Mgr, Transportation

Core & Main • Juliette, GA

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About The Position

Responsible for the physical movement of inbound and outbound shipments, planning and coordinating economical, efficient freight services, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and enhance service, and ensuring compliance with freight standards. The role directs and coordinates dedicated delivery operations at a distribution center, including supervision of delivery drivers, route management, DOT and HazMat compliance, and fleet maintenance.

This position leads and trains the delivery driver team, manages routes for cost-efficient operations, and oversees vehicle inspections and recordkeeping. It also coaches and develops drivers, including accompanying them on routes for evaluation. The role typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and generally five or more years of related experience; a certification may be required, and an advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines. The position leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower-level professional associates.

The work is typically performed in a comfortable environment, with regular exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing for periods up to and exceeding 60 minutes, and repetitive movements such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Generally requires 5 or more years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• Prior supervisory experience in dispatch or fleet maintenance.
• Experience with routing programs.
• Experience with DOT regulations and driver safety programs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for periods up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, including using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience in dispatch or fleet maintenance.
• Experience with routing programs.
• Experience with DOT regulations and driver safety programs.
• An advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and train the delivery driver team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hazardous materials, and DOT requirements.
• Manage routes to ensure cost-efficient delivery operations.
• Oversee and perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain proper records.
• Coach and develop delivery drivers, including accompanying them on routes for evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate dedicated delivery operations at the distribution center, including driver supervision, route management, DOT and HazMat compliance, and fleet maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate, and maintain economical and efficient freight services.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce costs and enhance service.
• Ensure compliance with freight standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager