Night Transportation Coordinator

werner; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Omaha, NE seeks a results‑driven supervisor to manage drivers during night and weekend shifts and ensure on‑time service. You will communicate effectively using Outlook, in‑cab messaging, and phone systems, while coordinating with internal teams to meet company goals.

Preference for a Bachelor's in a related field and prior transportation/management experience. You will handle confidentiality due to exposure to sensitive payroll and medical information and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred for this role.
• Strong knowledge of transportation industry terminology and practices.
• Experience in managing drivers and coordinating schedules is a plus.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally with customers and drivers.
• Familiarity with North American geography is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
• Communicate professionally via Outlook, messaging, and phone systems.
• Develop plans to ensure on-time service and address drivers' time off.
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration to reach company goals.
• Make cost-conscious decisions aligned with company expectations.
• Troubleshoot daily challenges for customers and drivers.
• Attend scheduled shifts promptly and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Conflict management

Personnel management

Geography (NA)

Windows proficiency

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related

Job description

Job Summary

If you are someone who is hungry to learn a new industry that has a lot of growth potential - and only work half the year, this may be the right fit for you! This position has a rotating schedule of 7 nights on, 7 nights off, giving you the opportunity to work 26 out of 52 weeks in a year!

Essential Job Functions

• Continued management and support for 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.


• Professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.).


• Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and for drivers' prescheduled time off. Coach drivers thru concerns that they may encounter, including but not limited to hours of service, directions, pay and productivity, swaps, permits, lumpers, advances, and equipment needs.


• Professional interdepartmental communications to facilitate collaboration on company goals.


• Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.


• Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers.


• Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts.


• Confidentiality is an expectation of this position due to exposure to medical and payroll information.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of transportation industry and terminology, usually gained through practical experience and on-the-job training.


• Conflict management.


• Personnel management.


• Knowledge of North American geography.


• Proficient in Windows operating systems.


• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.

Education and experience

Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

Previous transportation or management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.


• 401(k) plan.


• Stock purchase plan.


• Paid time off.


• Life insurance.


• Disability plans.


• Other optional supplemental coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.