Job Summary
Roadtex Transportation has become a leader in the nationwide LTL industry, specializing in transporting time and temperature-sensitive products. We handle refrigerated and LTL needs by leveraging no sailing schedules, our nationwide network of 32 strategically placed temperature-controlled facilities, our state-of-the-art tracking, and our specialized equipment and warehousing capabilities. In 2022, Roadtex was acquired by Echo Global Logistics. The acquisition brings a truckload brokerage and expanded transportation management solutions to Roadtex's customers while providing Echo with our national warehouse footprint and advanced temperature-controlled transportation solutions.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Directly manages and leads all Site Managers for the Region
- Plans and organizes daily activities related to production and operations for multi transportation sites
- Measures productivity by analyzing KPI's performance data, financial data, and activity reports and make recommendations to senior leadership to improve operational efficiencies
- Coordinates with other support departments such as human resources, finance, and logistics to ensure successful production operations.
- Directs the Terminal Site Managers on shipping and receiving functions
- Determines labor needs to meet production goals for the region and presents to the Regional Director
- Assists with budget preparation for operations unit
- Assists with and collaborates with internal teams on SOP's
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
- Is the lead on addressing, resolving, and communicating any transportation issues, such as delays, equipment failures, and load discrepancies to all teams
- Proactively identify potential logistics issues and recommend adjustments to minimize impact on customer service
- Data analysis and reporting
- Use transportation management systems (TMS) and applicable reporting resources to monitor and analyze load data, shipment statuses, and cost metrics for the Region
- Provide regular reports on key performance indicators like load utilization, delivery timeliness, and cost efficiency to effectively streamline operational efficiencies
- Compliance and Safety
- Ensure that all locations comply with local, state, and federal transportation regulations
- Adhere to and promote company safety standards in all planning and coordination activities for the Region
- Stay informed of regulatory changes that may impact transportation planning
Requirements/Skills
- Experience and proven track record in leading and developing a team preferably multi unit
- 7+ years in a leadership role
- Associate's or Bachelors degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related field preferred or like experience
- Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
- Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
- Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Must be self-directed and take initiative to complete tasks
- Ability to implement and partner with Compliance team on safety procedures
- Proven track record in building internal and external partnerships to drive operational efficiencies and in dealing with customer issues and resolution
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to maintain/follow quality and safety standards
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Dropbox, Outlook)
- Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures (UPS, FedEx, Freight)
- Experience with analyzing and reviewing data on incoming and outgoing shipments and making recommendations to enhance the process and grow the business
- Advanced understanding of geographical area and mapping to facilitate efficient routing.
- Solid understanding of shipping industry.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.