Transportation Manager

Southshore Enterprises • South Bend, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southshore Distribution, LLC is part of a family of privately held interconnected businesses, with an especially strong connection to United Container Co., a multi-state packaging supplies business. Southshore Distribution, LLC is an asset-based transportation business with multi state operating authority and an active brokerage license, operating 9 leased power units, with a mix of sleepers, day cabs and 1 owned spotter and around 120 53’ trailers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the transportation and logistics industry.
• Mastery of ELD systems, telematics, and DOT regulatory frameworks.
• Understands how day to day decisions impact financial outcomes
• Proven ability in asset valuation (buy/sell/lease), insurance policy management, and logistics profit optimization.
• Working knowledge of transportation / mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interact within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day fleet program needs, including ongoing program administration for both drivers and assets.
• Develop and refine a transportation strategy that aligns to the company’s strategic growth plan delivering on cost, quality, and service objective, while maintaining our annual budget and achievement of targets.
• Network with shippers and brokers to identify new freight opportunities.
• Analyze and quote new freight opportunities.
• Responsible for growth initiatives and maintaining relationships with Customers and Vendors.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of employees.
• Onboard and train qualified drivers to ensure they meet company and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of professional excellence through driver training and coaching.
• Actively supports and participates in all safety initiatives.
• Implements safety schedules that ensure compliance with Corporate, DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Directly supervise the Transportation Supervisor and Transportation Dispatcher and indirectly our 12 full-time drivers.
• Monitor driver behavior using telematics and providing regular coaching to improve safety and fuel efficiency.
• Manage the purchase and leasing of all power units and trailers, working with legal and accounting.
• Manage bulk diesel fueling operations and vendor relationships to control fuel expenses.
• Lead incident investigations and manage reporting for any accidents or emergencies in the field.
• Other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Salaried with performance-based bonus opportunities, tied directly to EBITDA growth
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Child
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match
• EAP Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees