Manager Fleet Management-Cranbury, NJ

Transportation Manager - Cranbury, NJ

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

As the Transportation Manager you will support all aspects of a transportation operations running 24 hrs. a day and 5 days a week. The best candidate will be able to handle multiple projects at one time while still supporting the daily execution of our delivery compliance in a fast-paced environment. This will require excellent organization, planning and communication skills. This position is expected to cover their teams vacation time on any shift, availability to workday shift and night shift is a must. This role requires consistent communication with your internal team, the operations team and sales team to effectively meet our customers' expectations. Our teams pride themselves on being able to meet customer delivery requests for same day and next day deliveries, whether that be a time contingent window or a large delivery request. This requires our team members to be consistently engaged across all departments.

What You Will Do

Team & Operations Management

• Lead a 24 / 5 transportation team including dispatchers, drivers, warehouse, and administrative staff.
• Hire, train, certify, and develop direct reports; conduct annual driver certifications and periodic meetings.
• Ensure all staff have necessary tools and resources to perform their roles effectively.
• Collaborate with Shop Steward on union contract matters.

Fleet & Delivery Oversight

Performance & Process Improvement

Training & Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Additional Responsibilities

What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis on business management and / or supply chain or equivalent knowledge through job-related experience and training.

3 to 5 years prior experience managing in a union environment.

Understanding of contractual bargaining agreements is required.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Strong knowledge of Fleet Maintenance.

Understanding and experience with GPS tracking.

Excellent organization and communication skills.

Experience in building and managing SOP's.

Ability to work in a face paced environment.

Ability to plan work effectively to completion and adjust as business needs change.

Availability to work any shift of 24 hr. 5 days a week operation as needed.

Ability to identify and correct delivery and performance issues quickly.

Support both short term and long-term projects related to performance of transportation department.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout their shift.

The ability to utilize hands to enter data by traditional keyboard.

The ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment.

The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform various duties.

The ability to operate powered industrial trucks safely. Training will be provided.

This job is performed primarily in general office and distribution warehouse environments.

Location : Cranbury, NJ

Work Hours : Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm (additional hours on as needed basis)

Salary : 75K-95K

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates.

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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