Position Overview

The Transportation Manager will execute, direct, and coordinate shipments into and out of an organization. Coordinates transportation services including via truck, train, air, and sea, to provide efficient and timely transportation of goods and freight among facilities and to customers. Through continuous improvement partnership with Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Project Management Department, Procurement, and Research and Development (EQ), you will develop and implement operational policies and procedures. You will also be assisting our Human Resources department with recruiting, when necessary, and help promote a company culture that encourages morale and performance. Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement plans, policies, to stay within our budgets expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide inspired leadership for the organization’s food safety programs
• Oversees rail and harbor freight operations used to process container and other bulk shipments
• Builds and maintains relationships with outside carriers and freight companies
• Completes fulfillment shipments using cost-effective service providers such as less-than-truckload carriers.
• Must create a comprehensive receiving and shipping schedule to coordinate our labor needs.
• Reviews financial reports, identifying and recommending ways to reduce transportation costs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supervises clerks working with tariff classifications or billing.
• Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of transportation employees.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the coordination and routing of shipments.
• Directs dispatching and routing activities and tracks transportation vehicles.
• Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved.
• Negotiates and secures contracts with transportation providers and customers.
• Directs all maintenance, repair, and replacement of shipping equipment or vehicles.
• Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazardous shipments, employee safety, and freight classifications.
• In collaboration with other managers, develops and implements policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations.
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, environmental policies, and government regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the proven ability to manage and coordinate a variety of shipments and shipping methods.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn software systems used for tracking and billing freight operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field preferred.
• 7-10 years of related travel management experience required.
• At least 5 years of management supervisory experience.
• Must have LTL and FTL experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25-50 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Compton, CA 90220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Transportation management: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location