Transportation Coordinator

International Paper•Norwalk, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct, plan and manage the day-to-day operations of all activities involving transportation Responsible for completing action items related to Truck and Trailer Federal Inspections/Audits Manage and maintain VMO & DMO/ Experience leveraging J.J. Keller Serve as point-of-contact for all transportation related inquiries and issues Communicate with customers proactively and professionally, ensuring all commitments are being met and customers’ needs are addressed timely Schedule trucks & trailers for service/repairs Schedule daily pickups and respond to customer requests for scheduling and delivery Work with dock to ensure trailers are loaded with equipment as needed Schedule, direct and coach Trucking team members as needed to achieve Plant safety and production objectives Lead daily trucking safety meeting Monitor driver daily logs, VCR’s, and driver hours for accuracy Monitor overtime and efficiencies in the trucking department and route accordingly Be a leader in encouragement and enforcement of IP’s safety standards Establish and communicate to drive team members job performance requirements and minimum standards for safety and productivity Ensure all drive team members are knowledgeable of Plant safety policies and procedures Maintain all equipment maintenance files Work with Finance Specialist for PO’s related to trucking department Assist with scale as needed Spot inspect tractors for cleanliness and perform random ride-a-longs Drive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illness Be a backup for Operations Lead Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
HS Diploma or equivalent
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to read, speak and write enough English to converse with the general public, read signs and signals, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Strong customer service, follow-up and accountability skills
Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
Good time management skills
Pride in reliability and working with a team
Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to changes as needed
Must be familiar with cargo loading procedures to assure proper distribution, location and security
Knowledge of Traffic Dept. processes
Expert knowledge of shipping processes and procedures
Familiarity with fleet compliance solutions, preferably J.J. Keller products
Excellent leadership, team building, communication and organizational skills
Excellent negotiation/conflict resolution skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
Strong computer skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure
Familiarity with state motor vehicle laws and DOT rules and regulations
On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
Ability to lead, train and motivate a team of drivers and develop others
Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to identify problems and implement operational process improvements to increase efficiency

Nice To Haves

Lead/Supervisory experience in transportation or related industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct, plan and manage the day-to-day operations of all activities involving transportation
Responsible for completing action items related to Truck and Trailer Federal Inspections/Audits
Manage and maintain VMO & DMO/ Experience leveraging J.J. Keller
Serve as point-of-contact for all transportation related inquiries and issues
Communicate with customers proactively and professionally, ensuring all commitments are being met and customers’ needs are addressed timely
Schedule trucks & trailers for service/repairs
Schedule daily pickups and respond to customer requests for scheduling and delivery
Work with dock to ensure trailers are loaded with equipment as needed
Schedule, direct and coach Trucking team members as needed to achieve Plant safety and production objectives
Lead daily trucking safety meeting
Monitor driver daily logs, VCR’s, and driver hours for accuracy
Monitor overtime and efficiencies in the trucking department and route accordingly
Be a leader in encouragement and enforcement of IP’s safety standards
Establish and communicate to drive team members job performance requirements and minimum standards for safety and productivity
Ensure all drive team members are knowledgeable of Plant safety policies and procedures
Maintain all equipment maintenance files
Work with Finance Specialist for PO’s related to trucking department
Assist with scale as needed
Spot inspect tractors for cleanliness and perform random ride-a-longs
Drive as needed to cover team vacations and/or illness
Be a backup for Operations Lead
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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