Transportation Manager

Be part of something great

Southeast Independent Delivery Service was founded in 1999 and we partner with experienced, diligent and passionate people to deliver on our promise of quality customer service and safety. We understand that we are a team and our employees, and independent contractors are at the forefront of our business, focusing on consistently providing the quality customer care our customers have come to expect from us.

The health of our employees is vital, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision along with paid vacation time and holidays. We also offer a 401k Retirement Program because planning for the future is just as important as being a success in the present. We are proud to give all our team members the opportunity to earn a steady income and advance in their career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Delivery and/or Shuttle Operations and ensures routes and deliveries are accurately executed. 
• Travels to drop yards in assigned areas and meet with contractors with potential day trips and overnight visits. Provides recaps on the visit details.
• Reviews routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitors all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish. 
• Works closely with other transportation managers, ensuring routes and deliveries are accurately executed. 
• Ensures safety procedures are met or exceeded by inspecting equipment, logs, DVIR’s, and Hours of Service records.  
• Manages and monitors performance metrics- including survey, HOS, safety scores and Dispatch Track.
• Partners directly with Independent Contractors.  
• Interacts heavily with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments within client’s operations daily. 
• Works with all levels of management to build a positive work environment and improve team morale. 
• Performs other duties as required.

What we require: 

• Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices. 
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills. 
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices. 
• Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational priorities
• Ability to work in different environments such as offices, cross dock, warehouse and/or yard with no building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Must be computer literate including use of E-mail and Microsoft applications including Excel and Word; Ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Detail oriented, flexible with continuous process/system change with an ability to handle a high pressure, deadline heavy environment.
• Ability to Travel up to 25%.

Southeast Independent Delivery Service is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.