Transportation Manager

werner; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Additional coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a logistics/fleet supervisor to build driver relationships and optimize loads across origin, destination, and freight type.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and managers to meet service expectations and enhance value for the customer and Werner. A degree and supervisory or fleet experience are preferred to guide day-to-day operations and driver support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in truckload industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships using our systems and communications.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize loads.
• Interface with billing, customer service, risk, safety, payroll and other departments.
• Fill and maintain a full board of drivers and ensure timely attendance.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Management ability

Satellite communications

Computer terminal operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Job description

Responsibilities

Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs. These needs include, but are not limited to home time, payroll, utility, equipment breakdowns, logging violations, equipment issues, etc. This is done using our operating systems, customer operating systems, driver telematics communications, face to face communication and phone/text communication.Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability.Understand and adhere to our customer's dynamics service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the Customer and Werner.Interface with various departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.Work closely with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or the Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree (Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics) and/or two to three years of fleet management or transportation experience in the truckload industry preferred.Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, communicate in person. 75-100%Standing and walking. 0-24 %Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 0-24 %Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 50-74 %Lift in excess of 10 pounds. 0-24 %

Benefits

We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

• medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan
• stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• life insurance
• disability plans
• other optional supplemental coverage

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.