Transportation Lead

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that all required driver training is accomplished within the established time parameters.
• Determine additional training needs for assigned driver staff.
• Facilitate training activities for both new and existing driver staff.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of driver activities to ensure compliance with Company policies, rules, regulations, and expectations.
• Conduct quarterly driver quality audits for areas outside their purview.
• Provide oversight and follow-up on all daily work assignments for assigned driver staff and ensure that the necessary resources are available to accomplish excellent customer service in compliance with Company standards and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Manage call-ins for the designated geographical area and follow through to an acceptable resolution.
• Work closely with the appropriate procurement rep and or VP Care to address/resolve any service-related issue that may arise within the designated geographical area in a timely and acceptable manner.
• Performs routine route maintenance for accounts within the designated service area and works closely with area routers to improve service and efficiencies.
• Responsible for scheduling activities for the drivers assigned to the designated geographical area, coordinating for backup personnel, and in rare cases will be required to run routes for driver vacancies.
• Coordinate equipment repairs with truck shop personnel.
• Responsible for safety and compliance for drivers assigned to the designated geographical area.
• All units operating properly.
• Excellent equipment use and utilization.
• Availability of drivers' Hours of Service and related follow-up
• Route integrity.
• Ensure drivers operate in compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations/policies and procedures.
• Monitor Omnitracs reports to ensure:
• Assists Transportation Manager in the conduct of accident investigations, reporting, follow-up and discipline, if necessary, in accordance with Company policy.
• Maintain / monitor reports and data entry related areas to ensure performance of assigned driver staff is meeting established Company expectations.
• Keep management advised of all performance related issues and recommend solutions.
• Daily supervision of designated employees to include routine coaching and counseling.
• Responsible for continuous process improvement for the assigned areas.
• To be effective, communicate both internally with management, employees, supporting staff, and external customers.
• Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for supervising designated drivers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of various applications is required (MS Office, Omnitracs, RoadNet, Sapphire, SAP, etc.)
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the designated service area.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of Federal/State DOT regulations, OSHA, HAZMAT, and other relevant governmental and industrial standards and policies.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize projects and meet established deadlines.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze situations appropriately and to pursue an effective course of action.
• Must have an excellent work and safety record.
• Must consistently meet or exceed established goals and objectives which includes the following specific goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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