Transportation Manager

LOGAN; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription Coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Training Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Work Environment

Job summary

LOGAN in Batavia, NY is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee route schedules, manage customer deliveries, and lead transportation staff in achieving safety and performance goals.

Responsibilities include coaching employees, controlling transportation costs, ensuring DOT compliance, and coordinating with HR for hiring and training. The role requires a CDL and supervisory experience, with a strong focus on accuracy and communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have a clean MVR; Class A CDL preferred.
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements (Drug Screen, Medical Certification, Physical Abilities, etc)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds overhead and handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring, training, and employee development with HR.
• Develop programs to control transportation costs and turnover.
• Approve PTO and timecards for staff.
• Support KPI goals with the General Manager.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safety standards are met.
• Oversee route schedules and customer deliveries.
• Communicate with leasing companies for vehicle maintenance.
• Manage inventory of transportation supplies and approve invoices.

Skills

Management skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Oral communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Training

English language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

Class A CDL

Job description

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Transportation Manager

Full Time Salary Management Batavia, NY, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $78,000.00 Annually

PURPOSE : Primarily responsible for ensuring that the company transportation goals and objectives are met in a timely and accurate manner.

JOB SUMMARY : Maintain a good image of the company, achieve company safety and performance goals. Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Manage route schedules and customer deliveries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Work with HR Department to determine hiring, training, and employee improvement needs. Provide daily/weekly coaching as needed.
• Develop programs to keep transportation costs in line and achieve employee turnover goals.
• Approve employee’s PTO and timecards.
• Support KPI goals for employees in consultation with General Manager.
• Ensure that employees are properly introduced to the Company Objectives, Company Policies, and Safety Standards. Be sure each new employee receives the proper training.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements for CDL Operation; DOT Compliance/FMCSA.
• Keep professionally abreast of the industry by periodic visits to other plants, industry meetings and other pertinent exposure.
• Have knowledge of all aspects of customer routes and cover routes as needed.
• Oversee random DOT drug screen check process.
• Confer with customer service and production concerning transportation schedules, quality, and customer concerns.
• Notify and work with Leasing Company on needed repairs or maintenance on all trucks.
• Ensure that all customer’s concerns receive a prompt and satisfactory response.
• Oversee and manage the inventory of all transportation supplies and approve invoices as needed.
• Provide the level of accountability needed to produce satisfactory and consistent results. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform any other duties as General Manager/ Director of Transportation sees fit.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Management Skills- Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train others.
• Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution- Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Training- Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a standard of work performance.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have six months to one year of supervisory experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have a clean MVR; Class A CDL preferred.
• Meet all DOT and Company requirements (Drug Screen, Medical Certification, Physical Abilities, etc)
• Be able to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels)
• Ability to lift 25 pounds overhead
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb stairs up to 10 hours per day
• Be able to use repetitive arm motions
• Be available to drive nights and weekends
• Ability to speak and read the English language

Comprehensive Medical Plan with Prescription Coverage | Dental Plan | Vision Plan | Life Insurance | 401K Program with Company Match | Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off Company Training Program | Tuition Reimbursement Program | Utilize Latest Technologies and Linen Methodologies | Casual Work Environment