Transportation Manager

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc.; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Logistics Manager to oversee Delivery and Shuttle Operations, optimize routes, and ensure DOT compliance.

The role partners with contractors and internal teams to monitor performance, safety, and efficiency, while managing high-pressure workloads and extended-hour requirements in a dynamic environment in Florida.

Qualifications

• 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 or handle unusual workloads.
• Ability to work in offices, cross dock, warehouse and/or yard environments with no building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to changes.
• Proficiency with E-mail and Microsoft applications including Excel and Word; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages Delivery and/or Shuttle Operations and ensures routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Travels to drop yards in assigned areas and meets with contractors with potential day trips and overnight visits.
• Reviews routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitors all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish.
• Works closely with other transportation managers to ensure 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 performance metrics including survey, HOS, safety scores and Dispatch Track.
• Partners directly with Independent Contractors.
• Interacts with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments daily.
• Works with all levels of management to build a positive work environment and improve team morale.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

DOT Regulations

Safety Compliance

Communication

Organization

Computer Skills

Excel

Word

Logistics Knowledge

Tools

Dispatch Track

Excel

MS Word

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.