Transportation Manager

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced logistics leader to manage delivery and shuttle operations across assigned routes.

You will coordinate with independent contractors, monitor DOT compliance, and drive safety and efficiency across multiple yards and facilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work extended hours when deadlines arise and adapt to dynamic workloads in office, dock, and

Qualifications

• Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines.
• Experience in diverse environments such as offices, cross dock, warehouse, or yard.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; willingness to learn new systems.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle high pressure and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delivery and Shuttle Operations, ensuring routes and deliveries are executed accurately.
• Travel to drop yards, meet contractors, and provide trip recaps.
• Review routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitor all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Independent Contractors and store management.
• Ensure safety procedures are met by inspecting equipment, logs, DVIRs, and Hours of Service records.
• Monitor performance metrics including safety scores and Dispatch Track.
• Interact with multiple departments daily to maintain a positive work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Logistics management

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

DOT compliance

Safety policies

Data/Analytics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Dispatch Track

Job description

• Manages Delivery and/or Shuttle Operations and ensures routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Travels to drop yards in assigned areas and meet with contractors with potential day trips and overnight visits. Provides recaps on the visit details.
• Reviews routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitors all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish.
• Works closely with other transportation managers, ensuring routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Ensures safety procedures are met or exceeded by inspecting equipment, logs, DVIR’s, and Hours of Service records.
• Manages and monitors performance metrics- including survey, HOS, safety scores and Dispatch Track.
• Partners directly with Independent Contractors.
• Interacts heavily with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments within client’s operations daily.
• Works with all levels of management to build a positive work environment and improve team morale.
• Performs other duties as required.

What we require:

• Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
• Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational priorities
• Ability to work in different environments such as offices, cross dock, warehouse and/or yard with no building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Must be computer literate including use of E-mail and Microsoft applications including Excel and Word; Ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Detail oriented, flexible with continuous process/system change with an ability to handle a high pressure, deadline heavy environment.