What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at Common Threads?
We are growing and are looking for a talented Transportation Manager to join our team in Charlotte! The purpose of this position is to oversee textile collections for an assigned market. By leading a team of drivers, the Transportation Manager will maximize efficiency and growth of market collections while ensuring safety. Qualified Transportation Manager candidates will have 5 years of transportation experience, including at least 2 years of management experience.
Responsibilities And Duties
Responsibilities And Duties
- Own movement of donation boxes in assigned areas - replacement, placement, removals.
- Assist in identifying field growth opportunities for donation stations and bins.
- Oversight of fleet maintenance in addition to maintenance of donation boxes and trailers throughout the market.
- Partner with Store Managers to ensure inventory needs are met.
- Conduct routine truck inspections to meet DOT requirements.
- Coordinate collection growth activities with Collections Manager.
- Assist with interviews for Drivers and Donation Attendants.
- Conduct quarterly Driver audit surveillance, Donation Attendant audits, and ride-alongs.
- Use TMS and CRM regularly for gathering information and documenting updates.
- Rerouting for efficiency as needed, based on market conditions.
- Assist with launching drivers and receiving at stores.
- Management experience in the transportation industry.
- At least 25 years of age
- Valid driver?s license.
- Willing to submit to background check, drug screen and DOT physical.
- Must be able lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Regular bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor?s degree preferred.
- High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in heat, cold and wet conditions.