Transportation Manager - One-Way

Werner Enterprises • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Transportation Manager manages a fleet of professional drivers, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to provide safe, efficient, effective, industry-leading service to customers. The role builds relationships with drivers to promote career growth and longevity. It includes establishing expectations, coaching and monitoring performance, coordinating training, resolving daily challenges, and making cost-effective decisions aligned with company goals. The position also requires prompt attendance for scheduled shifts and confidentiality because of access to medical and payroll information.

The role works with customers, drivers, and other departments to support safe, on-time service and company goals. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, as is prior transportation or management experience; equivalent experience may be considered in place of the preferred degree.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the transportation industry and terminology, typically gained through practical experience and on-the-job training.
• Conflict management skills.
• Personnel management skills.
• Knowledge of North American geography.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Previous transportation or management experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
• Previous transportation or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of professional drivers by setting expectations, coaching them, and monitoring individual performance metrics.
• Coach drivers on performance metrics such as safety, on-time service, and truck utilization.
• Ensure regular training expectations are met.
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally using technologies such as Outlook, in-cab messaging, and phone systems.
• Develop efficient and creative plans to ensure safe, on-time service for customers while accommodating drivers’ prescheduled time off.
• Communicate professionally across departments to facilitate collaboration on company goals.
• Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
• Troubleshoot daily challenges for customers and professional drivers.
• Manage payroll additions for drivers experiencing unexpected time off because of mechanical failures, customer challenges, and other potential delays.
• Attend all scheduled shifts promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling medical and payroll information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Other optional supplemental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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