What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Pathmark Transportation?
Job Description
Pathmark Transportation is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee and manage our transportation operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. The position is located in Douglasville, GA. The qualified candidate will coordinate all activities of routing, delivery performance, customer support and driver recruiting. The Transportation Manager will oversee worker & driver training, performance feedback, and provide disciplinary recommendations when necessary. Previous experience with DOT rules and regulations is required.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Qualifications:
Must have management experience (5 years preferred), in a high-volume, fast distribution environment
Benefits:
Pathmark Transportation is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee and manage our transportation operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. The position is located in Douglasville, GA. The qualified candidate will coordinate all activities of routing, delivery performance, customer support and driver recruiting. The Transportation Manager will oversee worker & driver training, performance feedback, and provide disciplinary recommendations when necessary. Previous experience with DOT rules and regulations is required.
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ensure all work is safely performed according to Pathmark Transportation approved procedures, standards, and specifications
- Directly lead all activities for drivers, and support personnel
- Plan and coordinate transportation operations to meet customer needs
- Monitor transportation costs and performance metrics
- Manage a team of drivers and logistics personnel
- Oversee vehicle maintenance and repair schedules
- Resolve transportation-related issues in a timely manner
- Proven experience in transport management or a related field
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and best practices
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
- Knowledge of fleet maintenance procedures
- Daily load planning and routing per customer delivery schedule and times for efficiency and cost reduction
- Provide guidance to subordinates on goals and objectives on a weekly basis
- Be responsible for employee development, accountability, coaching, and counseling
Qualifications:
Must have management experience (5 years preferred), in a high-volume, fast distribution environment
- Understand the geographic territory of Atlanta and surrounding states.
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability in safety and employee development & retention
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Must be flexible to work weekends and nights occasionally
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- May be required to get qualified to drive Non-CDL equipment
- The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have strong time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook,
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Health and Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Quarterly Bonus
- Sunday thru Thursday schedule with option to rotate to Mon-Fri.
- 10-hour shift
- Work in person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 10 hour shift
- Douglasville, GA 30134 (Required)
- Douglasville, GA 30134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000