Domicile Transportation Manager - Maryland
About The Position
The Domicile Transportation Manager oversees transportation operations at the Maryland domicile, fostering a culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. The role manages personnel and drives efficient operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. Experience leading CDL-A employee drivers is required. The manager directs drivers and clerical associates, develops and coaches employees, supports hiring and performance management, and ensures compliance with safety, legal, and DOT requirements. The position may involve significant time on the road, including riding in a truck with drivers, as well as office work using a computer. Travel is required, typically for mandatory meetings or training.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
- At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
- Experience leading CDL-A employee drivers.
- Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
- Strong understanding of DOT requirements; familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a driver.
- College degree.
Responsibilities
- Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first Transportation department culture.
- Coach, train, and develop drivers and Transportation associates; assist with problem resolution and ensure employees are trained in job duties, safety, and legal responsibilities.
- Discuss associate performance with Senior Transportation Managers and create plans to address performance gaps.
- Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
- Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates; support engagement, retention, and a culture aligned with company values.
- Participate in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel with Senior Transportation Managers; review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Monitor production goals and shipment accuracy; troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions.
- Ensure the team understands and follows DOT regulations.
- Identify and reduce waste and improve processes for safer, more efficient work.
- Conduct routine Safety and Driver Meetings.
- Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
- Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take preventative action.
- Schedule working shifts using planning tools such as Microsoft Excel.
- Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Annual incentive plan bonus may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
