Transportation Manager

BlueLinx Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

BlueLinx Corporation is hiring a Transportation Manager to lead a CDL fleet and oversee DOT-regulated operations in a defined geographic area. You’ll drive safety, compliance, staffing, and efficient routing of deliveries.

You will hire and develop drivers, manage maintenance, and ensure on-time service while coordinating with carriers and internal teams to meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a CDL fleet and/or transportation management in a distribution operation is required.
• Experience with DOT and Safety regulations with a strong safety bias.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Broad knowledge of DOT and transportation operations, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of routing software and on-board electronic log systems.
• Process improvement and operating efficiency competency.
• Branch operations and systems knowledge.
• Experience in vendor pickups, stock replenishment; inventory control; shipping/receiving; safety and government compliance.
• CDL is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; set and accomplish performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage up to 30 drivers, third-party carriers and routing staff to ensure compliant operations.
• Hire licensed CDL drivers and oversee safety training; schedule staffing coverage.
• Hold direct reports accountable and address performance with coaching and discipline as needed.
• Ensure deliveries are routed optimally and integrated into routing solutions.
• Monitor on-time delivery and customer service standards.
• Lead safety investigations and resolve issues promptly.
• Manage on-site fueling station and EPA compliance.
• Oversee on-board camera system and electronic logs compliance.
• Maintain DQ files and compliance.
• Oversee fleet maintenance and cost-effective servicing.
• Recommend fleet procurement and replacement aligned with logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

DOT regulations

Routing software

MS Office

Education

MS/MA/MBA

Tools

Routing software

On-board electronic logs

MS Office

Job description

Build Your Career as a Transportation Manager with BlueLinx!

BlueLinx is growing, and we are looking for a Transportation Manager! This is an opportunity to further develop and advance your career in this highly marketable business segment. The Transportation Manager has responsibility for managing a team of DOT regulated CDL Drivers serving customers within an assigned geographical area. Strong communication skills and a passion for safety is key to this person’s success. This position oversees the delivery of our product to our clients in a timely and safe manner.

Why BlueLinx?

• Competitive Salary
• Enjoy a Monday - Friday workweek with a consistent schedule
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor.

What You’ll Do

• Understand the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understand business unit objectives and set/accomplish individual performance goals accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, rules, standards, customer requirements and governmental/DOT regulatory requirements.
• Manage up to 30 drivers, third party carriers and the routing clerk/function to ensure that both facilities consistently complies with group routing procedures.
• Hire licensed CDL drivers to ensure appropriate staffing; oversee required safety and company training upon hire. Oversee scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Hold direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Address performance issues appropriately and timely, providing coaching and discipline as needed.
• Ensure all deliveries are routed in an optimal manner and that all product deliveries, both internal and external, are integrated into a comprehensive routing solution.
• Monitor tracking and on-time deliveries and customer service support, ensuring service level standards met.
• Participate in safety investigations when complaints or incidents arise and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage the on-site fueling station, ensuring EPA compliance.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with on-board camera system / electronic logs.
• Oversee DQ file maintenance and compliance.
• Manage/execute fleet maintenance processes at the branch to ensure that all vehicles are serviced in uniform, cost effective and timely procedures.
• Recommend the purchase/lease fleet tractors and trailers for the region as necessary and consistent with logistics group fleet replacement procedures.
• Manage/execute backhaul processes and integrate sourcing, select and service both internal and external backhaul opportunities into daily routing activities.
• Administer and refine measurement processes to drive continuous improvement in areas such as Service, Quality, Productivity and expense control within the location’s transportation program.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience managing a CDL fleet and/or transportation management in a distribution operation required.
• Experience with DOT and Safety regulations with a strong safety bias.
• A strong bias and knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Broad knowledge of DOT and transportation operations, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of routing software and on-board electronic log systems.
• Process improvement and operating efficiency competency.
• Branch operations and systems knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in vendor pick-ups, stock replenishment; communication skills; inventory control; material, stock handling, shipping and receiving; safety, products and governmental compliance.
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools/technology.
• Years of experience: 5-8 years-experience in related field preferred. 6+ years-experience w/ MS/MA/MBA.

Our Values

• Customer Centric
• Respect
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Grit

About Us

BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC) is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70k branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15k national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.