Transportation Lead

Job Description

SUMMARY/ JOB DESCRIPTION

Become a member of TWB's Monroe, Michigan team as a Transportation Team Lead reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. This salaried role is responsible for providing on-time delivery, load coverage and fulfillment, customer service, and team direction. This person will handle the day-to-day activities of the department and will be responsible for coverage (vacation and sick) to ensure daily operations of the Monroe facility. They will need to build relationships with internal and external customers, carriers, and facilitate the processes and provide solutions and/or options. The Transportation Team Lead meets transportation metrics and will collect and share market intelligence and actively participate in all formal /informal training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily huddle meetings to review metric performance, key loads, and serve as thought partner on solutions.
• Serve as second level for resolutions of daily issues. First level is coordinator, and third level is managers.
• Develop the team with skills, knowledge and talents to be high performing.
• Promote a positive work environment, aligning the culture of the Transportation team with our Philosophy to drive excellence.
• Give guidance and recommendations on coverage for loads.
• Work with Business Analyst to provide information on negotiations and rates.
• Utilize market knowledge to determine agreed pricing for lanes or loads.
• Monitor and coach performance expectations.
• Provide input and guidance on decision making and problem solving.
• Serve as the primary source for order expedites resolution.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and plants.
• Manage payments and web resolution of issues.
• Complete and file trade documents.
  
  

Desired Experience

• At least 3 years of Shipping and Receiving experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with dispatching and scheduling trucks
• Team approach on activities
• Ability to maintain and grow business relationships with key carriers and customers
• Coaching utilizing and promoting the Worthington philosophy
• Good communications skills
• Well-Rounded knowledge of business lines and market intelligence
• Problem Solving with team approach
• Solid Computer Skills - Microsoft Office
  
  

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.