TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Trilogy Medwaste•Vernon, CA

About The Position

The Transportation Manager will oversee drivers and their collection routes to ensure customer collections are managed in a safe and efficient manner. The individual will schedule customer routes and communicate deadlines to the drivers. The Transportation Manager will interact with customers, employees, members of Sr. Management, and regulatory representatives. In every case, this individual must so present themselves with the professionalism and discretion appropriate for each interactive situation.

Requirements

Must have a good driving record within 3 years; no accident reported
Must have excellent customer service skills with other employees, customers and regulators
Must understand how to use computer for data entry
Must be able to use software app on mobile phone for manifest documentation
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Quickly adapt to changing business demands
Quickly grasp and adapt to new tasks, software and protocols
Must meet all applicable DOT and licensing requirements
Licensed for vehicle to be driven (Class A, B or C)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Card (MEC)
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Climbing in and out of vehicle and cargo area
Must have a current, valid driver's license
Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy
Able to lift and carry up to 65 lbs.
Able to push and pull containers weighing up to 250 lbs. (96-gallon totes)
Able to load and unload materials into truck
Able to climb in and out of vehicle and cargo area multiple times per day
Able to walk extended distances
Able to maintain focus and analyze data
Able to speak and communicate proficiently
Routine physical exertion: standing, walking, climbing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending
Able to work in an office environment
Able to maintain focus and analyze data
Able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time
Able to speak and communicate proficiently

Responsibilities

Launch, plan, and supervise the day-to-day onsite operations of your specific area and personnel
Monitor inventory of supplies needed, including safety gear, warehouse supplies, and office supplies
Oversees truck maintenance plan with lease company
Oversee maintenance for plant equipment
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations
Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining
Conduct onsite and mobile observations for improved safety and productivity
Supervise proper flow of paperwork with ops specialists
Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the district manager
Interacts with customers as needed, including some site visits
Engages suppliers in problem solving and participates in suppliers’ improvement processes by providing performance feedback on supplier surveys.
Serve as a back-up to drivers when needed
Other tasks and responsibilities as needed or assigned