Senior Transportation Manager - Live Operations

Full-time - Mid Level

Salisbury, MD

Truck Transportation

About the position

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food. This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive pay. Travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the private fleet operations for the Feed, Live, and Chick Delivery operations to meet and exceed customer expectations safety and service goals.
• Supervise hourly support driver positions and Private Fleet and Contracted Drivers.
• Asset utilization of equipment - Create and lead yearly capital requests supporting Senior Director.
• Reduce delivery expense by seeing out ways to gain efficiencies and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee driver orientation, safety, and animal welfare training.
• Establish and maintain monthly cost estimates reviewing KPI and scorecards.
• Proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders on related transportation matters.
• Establish and maintain safety programs and safety culture.
• Support strategic direction of the department and company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Knowledge of DOT / FMCSA Compliance.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Five - Ten years of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Experience.
• Must be able to multi-task and organize multiple protocols and projects and complete on schedule.
• Requires strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and resolve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization, provide excellent customer service, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of and a commitment to team performance and effective coaching.
• Requires travel to other facilities and plants for meeting and/or company business.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off