Traffic Manager

Leggett & Platt; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. in Morris, IL is seeking a Traffic Manager to direct transportation operations for the Flooring unit. You will oversee drivers, logs, schedules, and inbound/outbound freight to ensure timely delivery and 100% customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes DOT compliance, cost control, and leadership of the traffic team, with demand for strong communication, analytics, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a transportation manager or in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee transportation-related operations at the Morris branch.
• Maintain records, logs, and schedules for vehicles and drivers.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound freight from origin to destination.
• Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for destinations.
• Provide monthly branch reports and manage finished goods inventory.
• Hire, train, and monitor traffic department staff.
• Control department expenses and monitor driver meetings.

Skills

Transportation management

DOT regulations

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Geographical understanding

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Traffic Manager at our Morris, IL location to help support our Flooring business. Did you know Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States? Our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute foam-, rubber-, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Traffic Manager, you will have the opportunity to direct and oversee transportation-related operations within the branch. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring our products are reaching customers with 100% customer satisfaction. The team you will be working with is personable and values the challenging work.

So, what will you be doing as a Traffic Manager?

• Ensure that all employees adhere to State and Federal DOT and company safety policies
• Keep records, logs, and schedules of all the transportation vehicles and drivers that are monitored and controlled by the branch
• Coordinate the movement of all inbound/outbound equipment and freight from point of origin to destination
• Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations
• Provide monthly branch reports as required
• Responsible for monthly inventory of finished goods.
• Responsible for the purchasing resale finished goods inventory.
• Hire, train, and monitor all aspects of personnel in the traffic department
• Maintain control of department expenses
• Responsible for ensuring driver’s quarterly meetings are completed.
• Complete Purchase Requisition for any expenditure.
• understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility.
• Work with vendors on equipment and personnel needs.
• Monitor all aspects of employee performance

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• At least 5 years of experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations
• Solid knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Geographical comprehension
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics
• Good conflict resolution skills
• understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility.

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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