Traffic Manager

Fastenal•Madison, MS

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Working as Full-time Traffic Manager, you will manage the Traffic department. This department is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operations of the Transportation department. You will provide supervision and leadership to a team of employees. You will be responsible for the overall function of the department including short term and long term goals that pertain to quality, productivity and time management. Fastenal Company is committed to environmental protection and to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. We strive to integrate EHS & Sustainability considerations into all our business decisions, plans, and operations.

Requirements

Possess a current full valid driver's license issued in the country where the job is located (including successful completion of any applicable graduated license program for your state or province) as well as the ability to meet our driving record requirements to use a company vehicle, as needed
Possess at least 2 years of industry related management experience or 1 year of Fastenal management experience
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
Willingness to work a flexible schedule/extra time as needed
Willingness to travel as needed
Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs
Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
Successfully complete the required DOT drug and alcohol screens, road test, employment verification, and background check

Nice To Haves

Possess or are currently in progress of obtaining a Commercial Driver's License
Prior experience in route management and logistics
Prior experience and knowledge in CSA compliance and DOT regulations

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, development and supervision of team members
Coordinating employees, including scheduling, hiring and exiting
Ensuring short term and long term goals are met
Training and developing employees
Communicating with employees and branches
Monitoring the effective and efficient daily operations of the Traffic department
Communicating internally and externally by phone and email
Maintaining files, documents, paperwork and data entry
Managing budgets and performance metrics
Complying with health, safety and sustainability rules and expectations
Participating in activities and programs that help the company achieve health, safety and sustainability objectives
Learning, passing, and practicing various environmental health and safety trainings
Operate a Fastenal vehicle and run truck routes, Non-CDL and/or CDL, as needed