Manager, Operations – 2nd Shift

Jobtailor; Galena Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking an experienced Transportation and Logistics Manager to oversee the department's daily operations and ensure smooth, efficient processes. You will coordinate with sales, customer service, and external partners to meet customer needs and maintain reliable transportation services.

Responsibilities include developing strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, monitor performance metrics, conduct audits, and provide timely reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics, supply chain management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation and logistics management.
• Certification in transportation and logistics (CTP or CLP) preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS) preferred.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transportation and logistics department's daily operations to ensure efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet customer needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and profitability.
• Collaborate with carriers and suppliers to maintain reliable services.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide timely reports on activities to management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Logistics strategy development

Performance metrics monitoring

Process auditing

Cost reduction initiatives

Continuous improvement implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Software (TMS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transportation and logistics department's daily operations to ensure all processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Coordinate with internal departments, such as sales and customer service, to ensure customer needs are met.
• Develop and implement transportation and logistics strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Collaborate with external partners, such as carriers and suppliers, to maintain strong relationships and ensure reliable transportation services.
• Monitor transportation and logistics performance metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct regular audits of transportation and logistics processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on transportation and logistics activities to management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize transportation and logistics operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation and logistics management is required.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is preferred.
• Certification in transportation and logistics, such as Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) or Certified Logistics Professional (CLP), is preferred.
• Experience with transportation management software (TMS) is preferred.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transportation and logistics management, focusing on strategy development, performance monitoring, and compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Hard Skills

• Logistics Strategy Development
• Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Process Auditing
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Continuous Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Transportation Professional (CTP)
• Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)

Industry Keywords

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Freight Forwarding
• Compliance