Transportation Manager - Terminals

Location: Edwardsville, KS
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)
Reports To: Sr. Transportation Manager
Salary Range: $78,288 - $117,432 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Transportation Manager – Terminals, you will be responsible for managing the terminal driver headcount plan through recruiting and retention efforts while developing DTI drivers and staff and promoting a safe culture.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Practice, train, and ensure safe work practices for drivers and staff
• Manage and review assigned drivers and staff
• Manage and plan for equipment and facility costs while effectively managing necessary vendor relationships
• Recruit drivers and develop relationships with local schools and community organizations
• Develop strategies to build DTI brand and marketing presence in areas surrounding terminal facility
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste

YOU MUST HAVE

• Prior management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods’ experience.
• Class A CDL
• Prior transportation experience
• Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customer and vendors

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision – Assigned a team of drivers and any on-site staff at the terminal
• Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours based on facility needs
• Travel – 6-8 nights per month, 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

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.

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