Job ID : 515446
Exempt
Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.
Job Summary
The Transportation Manager leads and supervises a 15-18 person team of dispatchers, loaders, and truck drivers. The Transportation Manager is responsible for planning and managing the operations to include oversight of fleet maintenance and repairs. The Transportation Manager communicates daily with the operations and commercial teams to solve problems to meet customer expectations.
Job Location
- This position will be based in our facility in Ogden, UT .
Job Responsibilities
Coordinate daily delivery schedules based on sales request for product and product availabilityProactively communicate with customer their job status and product delivery scheduleResolves production schedule conflicts prior to shipment, ensuring on-time, error-free shipment and invoicingPrepare shipment documents, permits, certifications and corresponding backup information for each shipmentReview and research new and existing transportation vendors; programs to reduce, replace and improve upon transportation costsMaintain vehicle maintenance and records with a maintenance management serviceHandle large volumes of phone calls / e-mails in a timely manner while making accurate and precise decisions regarding prioritizing shipment pickups, deliveries, maintenance, etc.Ensures safety practices are being enforced, including load securementResponsible for training and development of all shipping department personnelManages all outside haulers, coordinates with loading crew for next day deliveriesWork with yard crew for loading sequence and yard layoutCoaches and develops team members in the performance of their duties and completes periodic reviews.Supports Safety and continuous improvement program by actively guiding team in hazardous risk identification, action, and reductionOther duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as neededJob Requirements
High School Diploma required, Associates or Bachelors preferred2+ year of dispatch experienceExperience with DOT complianceFamiliarity with the construction businessPrevious precast concrete experience a plusUnderstanding of safety and transportation requirementsDemonstrated critical thinking skills for complex problem solvingDemonstrated written / oral communication skillsAbility to effectively manage time and resourceAbility to effectively communicate, verbally and in writingAbility to respectfully interface with peersProficient in Microsoft Office / Excel, Word, Outlook programsWilling to work flexible, and extended hours, if neededWhat CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsAn inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionAbout CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE / Vet / Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.