Transportation Manager

Harmon Scrap Metal•Cornersville, TN

About The Position

In this role, you’ll manage the Transportation Department in all aspects of daily operations by supporting the training and development of transportation personnel, and monitoring performance, safety, financial cost, efficiency, equipment, and compliance of all transportation functions. Each day provides you with a different challenge as you work with the transportation personnel, GM, maintenance department and customers to ensure effective execution of transportation operational goals and growth strategy. ABOUT HARMON SCRAP METAL Here at Harmon Scrap Metal, we contribute to our environment by recycling on a large scale through the processing of scrap metal and we are growing by the day! Our mission is to empower people to recycle the past to impact the future. By staying disciplined in our core values, we have intentionally built a remarkable team and culture. Discipline, Trust, Alignment, Accountability, and Adaptability, are the backbone of our business. They guide our hiring process and daily operations. We are transparent and results-oriented in all we do.

Requirements

Proven ability to inspire and coach team members
Success selecting and evaluating team members with a focus on building relationships
Experience successfully maintaining a positive attitude while working in a team environment with competing priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality with individual interactions with team members
Strong computer skills
Ability to think critically, in the assessment of materials that will help team understand new concepts and procedures
Outstanding organization and administrative accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think individually as well as collaboratively when approaching personnel issues
Ability to read, interpret, and create documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
Proven ability to assist HR Manager with employee relations
Assist team members in achieving their goals by aligning their goals with the organization goals
Demonstrated progressive responsibility or growth in transportation, logistics or similar industries.
Working knowledge of trucking, transportation and/or logistics.
Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT driver rules and regulations.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office and the ability to rapidly learn different software applications including Time & Labor, Asset Management and GPS Tracking Software.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Ability to use decision making skills for cost effective solutions on projects.
Customer oriented, maintaining positive relations with transportation personnel.
Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working culture for all employees; work with safety and maintenance personnel to minimize risk and always increase safety for employees.
Responsible for daily operations including safety, efficiency, customer focus and maintaining the integrity of the safety and environmental systems within company’s operations for transportation department.
Drive operational performance and improvements to meet or exceed company goals.
Provide leadership and direction to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of assets.
Ensure that all fleets have the tools and training to always operate safely and that all federal, state, and local laws are adhered to.
Provide advice and support to the team.
Be an innovator, constantly striving for safer ways to improve efficiencies, improve our team, and enhance the customer experience.
Responsible for all transportation personnel onboarding and training, including scheduling the road test requirements
Directing activities related to planning, dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation assets
Planning, organizing, and managing transportation department to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards and policies
Ensure all license, registration, insurance, and inspections are up to date and meet DOT standards
Coordinate repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles with internal maintenance manager.
Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Responsible for FMCSA driver file compliance
Optimize fuel efficiency program
Responsible for Driver’s Safety Training and monthly meeting
Oversee contract positions to ensure timely completion.
Forecast transportation abilities to assist with the overall efficient material flow to minimize material inventory buildup
Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
Performs other related duties as assigned by management