What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Arxada?
Transportation Manager (ONSITE) Helena, AR OR MEMPHIS, TN
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers' success.
The Transportation Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company maintains compliance with all Federal and State regulations required for the company's trucking fleet. The Transportation Manager will provide training, instruction and guidance in areas related to DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Responsible that all DOT vehicles are up to code and BIT/Federal inspections are always current.
- Ensure that all DOT related permits are renewed before they expire.
- Training all drivers with DOT required refreshing courses and all new drivers with all DOT required material.
- Ensure that all Truck drivers are trained properly in how to use their Keep Trucking e-log Apps. And that they follow all FMCSA HOS rules and regulations.
- Ability to compile IFTA reporting information such as, state miles, fuel usage, etc.
- Keep track and maintain vehicle inventory, license, insurance cards.
- Manage/oversee dispatch activities for drivers and participates with input on schedule truck runs.
- Generate documentation of food grade washouts.
- Supervise washouts and ensure SOPs are being followed.
- Control all totes including racking recertification, and cleaning.
- Ensure all critical replacement parts for transportation equipment are in stock or available for shipment in a reasonable timeline.
- Assumes all DOT reporting duties, including fleet licensing by state.
- Mock all Federal inspection for the fleet once per year.
- Process accident investigation/paperwork.
Make sure all Drivers have a valid CDL Driver's License with the required Endorsements and valid Medical Certificate.
Defensive driver training for drivers
- All required licenses and permits
- Additional insurance requirements
- Hazardous waste removal, transportation, processing
Qualifications & Experience:
- Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
- DOT certification required
- 5-10 years Dispatch/DOT experience
The expected salary range for this role is $ 68-83k annually, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in
two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)
focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE),
meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $68,000 - $83,000