Fleet Operations Manager: Safety, Dispatch & Compliance

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Pay + Weekly Incent f

Job summary

OmniSource, a division of Steel Dynamics, Inc., seeks a Transportation Manager for the Great Lakes Division in Michigan to oversee fleet utilization, driver support, and maintenance. You will ensure DOT compliance and coordinate with internal teams to deliver reliable service.

Lead a Michigan-based transportation group, manage budgets, negotiate freight rates, and drive safety and efficiency across operations while supporting customer service and on-time order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience operating a medium-sized fleet or common carrier fleet.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state DOT laws and regulations.
• Proven knowledge of transportation equipment operation and routing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve issues safely and effectively.
• Intermediate-level experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to stay organized and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach transportation team members, including drivers, payroll, dispatch, administrative, and maintenance staff, for the Great Lakes Division Michigan locations.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of all transportation equipment, ensuring that costs stay within budget limits.
• Operate fleet in compliance with all federal and state DOT regulations as well as SDI/OmniSource safety rules and regulations.
• Provide customer service and dispatch support to help ensure prompt service to customer locations and timely order fulfillment for end users.
• Communicate effectively and foster a positive working relationship with other internal departments, including Marketing and Operations.
• Negotiate third-party freight rates.
• Manage fleet utilization by regularly reviewing rates, monitoring driver performance and efficiency, and identifying opportunities to improve transportation operations.
• Verify payroll for accuracy.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAI/RIMAS

Carrierweb

OTM

Job description

OmniSource, a division of Steel Dynamics, Inc., seeks a Transportation Manager for the Great Lakes Division in Michigan to oversee fleet utilization, driver support, and maintenance. You will ensure DOT compliance and coordinate with internal teams to deliver reliable service.

Lead a Michigan-based transportation group, manage budgets, negotiate freight rates, and drive safety and efficiency across operations while supporting customer service and on-time order fulfillment.