Transportation Manager

CWT Farms; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Aviagen USA is seeking a driven shipping and operations leader to coordinate egg route scheduling, deliveries, and related office functions. You will assist the Egg Transportation Director with daily planning, compliance with DOT regulations, and maintaining accurate records.

This role requires supervising drivers, managing maintenance programs for fleet equipment, overseeing biosecurity and safety programs, communicating with depots, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant transportation experience.
• Must be computer literate and able to generate reports with extreme accuracy.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and ability to supervise drivers fairly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule farm routes for egg pickups and deliveries.
• Manage DOT regulatory compliance.
• Oversee maintenance programs on all operating equipment.
• Oversee company biosecurity programs and safety culture.
• Communicate with egg depot on delivery needs.
• Manage fuel station and freight exceptions.
• Coach drivers to reduce unsafe behaviors.
• Travel to other operation areas approx. 10%.

Skills

DOT regulations

Driver supervision

Reporting & records

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are searching for a driven individual with both shipping and leadership experience. This role will assist the Egg Transportation Director with the shipping process and office functions.

Job Description:

• Scheduling of farm routes for egg pickups as well as deliveries to hatcheries
• Managing DOT regulatory compliance
• Managing maintenance programs on all operating equipment
• Managing company biosecurity programs
• Managing a strong safety culture
• Purchasing truck maintenance supplies
• All duties concerning egg hauling (scheduling, farm issues/concerns, driver hours spreadsheets, etc)
• May perform other duties as assigned by the manager
• Communicate with egg depot on delivery needs
• Manage fuel station
• Coach drivers to reduce bad behaviors, e.g., unbuckling, distracted driving, speeding, hard stops, and incomplete stops.
• Manage freight exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules
• Profit and loss statement management
• Occasional travel to other areas of operation. (10%)

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant transportation experience
• Must be computer literate
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers and employees, and officials in other departments
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to work well independently and to carry out assignments to completion with minimum instructions, adhere to prescribed routines and practices, maintain records, and generate reports with extreme accuracy
• Ability to supervise drivers in a fair and professional manner

Benefits:

• Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
• Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?