Transportation Manager

Werner Enterprises; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Logistics Supervisor in Alabama to build strong driver relationships and optimize loads. You will coordinate with multiple teams to meet home time, payroll and equipment needs while ensuring compliance with customer expectations.

The role requires a degree and some supervisory experience; strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with proficiency in computer terminals and satellite communications systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics; 2–3 years fleet management/transportation experience preferred.
• Six months to one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and management skills; experience operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships to meet home time, payroll, utility, equipment issues, and other needs.
• Partner with Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops.
• Understand and align with customer dynamics, service expectations, goals and Werner’s value.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and Operations Manager to maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager and maintain timely attendance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Tools

Computer terminal

Satellite communications system

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 %

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.

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.