Regional Transportation Manager - Kentucky

7-Eleven•Catlettsburg, KY

About The Position

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Requirements

Knowledge of FMCSA, EPA, and OSHA
Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations
Ability to perform repeated bending, standing and reaching
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

Supervises, hires, trains, evaluates and motivates a team of fuel transport drivers; manages the day-to-day activities of Company drivers and transports
Directs and coordinates the activities of transport personnel that are responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading of product
Ensures the safe and efficient delivery of light products to the Company’s customer
Maintains working knowledge of Federal, State and local rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Department of Transportation (DOT); ensures drivers are in compliance with all applicable regulations and/or internal policies
Reviews drivers’ logs, hours of service and other DOT requirements to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
Collaborates with regional dispatch centers to coordinate the dispatch of Company transport drivers and/or common carriers to marketing outlets, consumer accounts, and bulk plants to affect maximum efficiency and savings on deliveries
Conducts continuous analyses of vehicle and driver assignments and analyzes scheduling for possible resource optimization
Keeps abreast of Federal, state and local laws and regulations related to transport of hazardous materials, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Responds to and initiates initial responses to emergencies, such as motor vehicle accidents, involving corporate transport personnel and resources; completes vehicle and industrial accident reports and assists in investigations as necessary
Ensures that all necessary departmental paperwork is completed in a timely fashion
Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management