Transportation Manager

G3 Enterprises; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

G3 Enterprises in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced Logistics/Operations Manager to oversee truck dispatch operations across multiple lines of business. You will manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and ensure high levels of customer service while steering financial planning for business units.

Responsibilities include leading a high-volume dispatch team, optimizing transportation efficiency, coordinating freight brokerage activities, and developing annual plans to improve safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree ( Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations ) with 5+ years of supervisory or management experience, or 9+ years of experience with increasing responsibilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred.
• Computer skills include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-volume, multi-mode transportation dispatch team.
• Analyze transportation operations to maximize efficiency and service quality.
• Negotiate carrier and customer rates; manage freight brokerage processes.
• Ensure accurate billing and payment processes; maintain carrier relationships.
• Develop annual business plans focusing on safety, quality, cost, and morale.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relations

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

G3 Enterprises is an industry leader in packaging, logistics, real estate and minerals solutions. Our diverse portfolio of businesses create a variety of opportunities for career growth. We believe in fully leveraging the talent within our organization, presenting employees with challenging work, opportunities for job rotations, special projects, and a changing landscape.We Exist for You to Succeed.

Job Description

Summary

Responsible for the operation of the organization's truck dispatch function across various lines of business that involve multiple commodities and equipment types. Manages the carrier relationships and ensures that customer service is maintained at a high level. Responsible for creating and executing financial plans for specific business units.

Essential Functions

• Manages a high volume, multi mode/equipment operations dispatch team.
• Analyzes the transportation function in order to achieve maximum efficiency and quality service.
• Performs overall resource and workload management.
• Manages all aspects of customer service including but not limited to, escalated calls, schedule reminder calls, and post service survey calls.
• Manages all aspects of the freight brokerage process.
• Negotiates rates paid to the carrier and rates paid by the customer.
• Utilizes industry knowledge of carriers, rates, and desirable lanes.
• Manages systems and processes required to accurately bill customers and pay carriers.
• Maintains knowledge of all aspects of carrier development.
• Maintains daily contact with carriers.
• Tenders load information.
• Manages both carrier and driver service needs to meet on-time expectations.
• Locates and secures equipment.
• Maintains records of performance and metrics.
• Identifies opportunities that reduce cost.
• Develops annual business plan that includes: financial objectives, business objectives including continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and morale.
• Responsible for capital spending plans and organizational policies.
• Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity.
• Participates in department and interdepartmental planning and management teams and works cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization.
• Ensures adequate facilities for ongoing effective operation.
• Maintains consistent communication with all areas of G3.
• Works across functional boundaries to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops or approves recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation.
• Ensures employee conformance to established best practices and proper training of staff.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develops, coaches and mentors peers, indirect and subordinate staff.
• If accountable for the work of others, conducts performance evaluations; reviews and communicates salary adjustments; rewards employees or takes disciplinary action, as necessary; addresses complaints and resolves issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in operations or transportation to include supervisory or management experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility; or 9 years of experience in operations or transportation to include supervisory or management experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Computer skill requirements include: Intermediate MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations plus 8 years experience in operations or transportation to include supervisory or management experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
• Transportation management systems software experience.
• Highly developed leadership, customer relations, technology, and innovation skills.
• Experience developing and managing relationships.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, oral and written.
• Experience working independently and make sound decisions under demanding time constraints.
• Experience performing under heavy demands maintaining exceptional quality.
• Detail oriented and skilled at recognizing and correcting discrepancies.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in planning and project management.
• Customer driven and a team player.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

Hiring Salary Range: $113,400 - $141,800

Actual compensation amount paid may be lower or higher to be determined by factors other than race and gender such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Perks & Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

By providing your phone number during the application process, you give G3 Enterprises permission to send you text messages relating to your application at the mobile number you provide, including via automated technology. Message and data rates may apply.

G3 is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verifying program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required. G3 does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.