Transportation Operations Manager - Shoreland Transport

Immediate Job Opening for Transportation Operations Manager

Great Benefits package offered Competitive Pay, Premiums as low as $0 depending on coverage options, 401K available after 3 months 4% match with 100% vesting the first day signed up and so much more!

The Transportation Operations Manager oversees staff in assigning trucks, ensuring drivers know their routes, and keep track of vehicle maintenance needs. Reporting to the Director of Operations, they track shipments, liaise with customers, and check all areas of the supply chain for efficiency, all while making sure operations continue to run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

To be effective in this role you will:

• Supervise key staff to monitor operations all company trucks, ensuring workload is completed per customer expectations: efficiently, safely and compliant with all applicable regulations
  
• Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture, effectively manage performance and talent development and manage day to day operations, ensuring service level requirements are being met
  
• Analyze system effectiveness and efficiency, and develop service requirements as needed
  
• Administer and enforce the terms and conditions of service contracts
  
• Ensure all Safety and Compliance requirements are met by Office Staff and Drivers follow all directions from Safety Department
  
• Manage all administrative functions including Invoicing, Payroll, Licensing and Fuel programs
  
• Manage and maintain the Transportation Management System (TMS) ensuring data accuracy, providing detailed reports including comprehensive system reviews
  
• Assist in the preparation of the annual capital plan for transit improvements
  
• Remain knowledgeable on current industry regulations, trends, and other relevant information
  
• Develop and implement divisional standard operating procedures
  
• Coordinate with terminal supervision at current and future locations to help maximize driver and equipment utilization across the fleet
  
• Coordinate with third party vendor to keep trucks and trailers maintained, safe, while managing associated costs
  
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.
  Job Requirements:
  
  • Bachelor s degree in business administration or equivalent degree or experience
    
  • Experience in management of a trucking operation with a minimum of 5 years
    
  • Can work independently and troubleshoot complex systems
    
  • Possess strong customer service and relationship skills
    
  • Effective communication and negotiating skills (both verbal and written)
    
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
    
  • Proficient in the use of Excel, MS Office, TMS and BI database tools.