Transportation Manager

Transportation Manager

The Transportation Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, timely and accurate delivery of our product to our customers. This is accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Daily oversight of all driver operations, routes, completion, follow up. Liaisons with other distribution personnel to ensure daily, weekly, quarterly delivery goals are met.
• Dispatch all drivers in assigned area.
• Arranges for substitutes and stand-by drivers or may drive a truck to cover absences for the purpose of providing adequate coverage to meet the needs of the customers.
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and strict adherence to policy and federal and state regulations. Appropriately address any issues identified.
• Handles accident reports / tickets.
• Conducts regular inspections of trucks for the purpose of ensuring safety, performance, and that staff performance are meeting established standards and expectations.
• Truck Maintenance.
• Fuel consumption / managing delivery territories / wear and tear on trucks.
• Responds to emergencies including after-hours situations for the purpose of addressing immediate delivery issues or safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory agencies, as well as compliance with all company rules and policies.
• Assure safety awareness and compliance practices are adhered to in the department.
• Maintains records and other mandated information which is required (e.g. route information, vehicle inspection records, time reports, personnel records, etc.) for the purpose of meeting regulatory requirements.
• Assess incidents, complaints and / or accidents for the purpose of resolving or recommending resolution to the situation.
• Responds to operational emergencies involving accidents, spills / breakage, etc.
• Maintain positive relations with customer field personnel.
• Performs management duties (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, increasing productivity and ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Supervises all employees assigned to specific locations; is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this location.
• Responsible for reviewing employee performance, rewarding and disciplinary actions of employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Identify, address, and document driver performance issues.
• Audit drivers logbooks, run tickets, trip reports, hourly pay sheets daily before submitting.
• Ensure all assigned drivers have been trained in Company Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure all drivers have Safety Training.

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Wage Transparency :

The base pay for this role ranges from $68,640 - $94,380 annually. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.

Benefits :

VinLux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.