What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)?
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Salary Range: $69,928 to $104,892 annually, plus bonus opportunity
As a Transportation Manager, you will provide service to internal and external customers, as well as manage and contain costs while effectively managing the driver and dispatching staff.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Contain costs through effective routing of customer orders and managing inbound freight by dispatching staff.
- Utilize team and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
- Manage transfer processes between distribution centers by working closely with distribution center managers.
- Address and resolve customer issues.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office programs
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Prior management experience of 3-5 years minimum
- Prior transportation experience
- Ability to function in a multi-task environment
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel – Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
- Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
Salary : $69,928 - $104,892