Transportation Manager

EMR Group•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Manager at EMR, you’ll play a key role in supporting our business operations, driving initiatives and helping us build a cleaner, more sustainable future. In this role, you’ll have P&L responsibility, with the intent of creating efficiencies, driving cost savings initiatives, and promoting the safety culture required to meet local, state and federal regulations, in addition to company standards. If you are a hands-on leader with the ability to influence positive change, service levels and safety initiatives, this role may be just for you!

Requirements

Proven success managing full P&L and logistics operations
Experience in implementing transportation efficiencies and cost controls
Exceptional leadership and communication skills at all levels of the organization
Minimum of 3-5 years of road transport management experience
Previous experience managing transportation staff and assets across multiple sites
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Manage expenses and explore/implement cost savings opportunities simultaneously maintaining a high level of service.
Drive a positive safety culture throughout the Region and promote safe working practices.
Oversee and promote excellent standards of customer service, both internal and external.
Oversee the management of the staff and drivers, including recruitment, training, HR functions, etc.
Manage activities related to efficient dispatching, routing and tracking EMR vehicles and transportation assets.
Report to senior leadership on P&L performance, operational results, and yearly initiatives.
Identify process optimizations and technology integration to streamline and improve performance.