Transportation Manager

OmniSource • Dayton, TX

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About The Position

The Transportation Manager manages fleet operations for the SouthWest division, including dispatching, dispatch personnel, drivers, maintenance, costs, and equipment. The role oversees transportation staff and equipment maintenance, ensures compliance with federal and state DOT regulations and company safety rules, and supports customer service and order fulfillment through effective dispatching. The manager also monitors fleet utilization and performance, negotiates third-party freight rates, verifies payroll, and completes other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A college degree in business or logistics, or five years of experience operating a medium-size fleet; the five years must include at least half that time in a managerial role for the fleet.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state DOT laws and regulations.
• Proven knowledge of transportation equipment operation and routing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues in the safest and most effective manner.
• Intermediate-level experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Previous experience with SAI, Carrierweb, and OTM software.

Responsibilities

• Manage SouthWest division transportation staff, including drivers, payroll, dispatch, administration, and maintenance.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for transportation equipment while keeping costs within budget limits.
• Ensure fleet operations comply with federal and state DOT regulations and SDI/OmniSource safety rules and regulations.
• Support excellent customer service by ensuring prompt dispatch service to customer locations and order fulfillment to end users.
• Communicate effectively and foster positive working relationships with internal departments, including Marketing and Operations.
• Negotiate third-party freight rates.
• Manage utilization by reviewing rates regularly and monitoring driver performance and efficiency.
• Verify payroll for accuracy.
• Complete other projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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