Transportation Manager

Univar Solutions; Willow Springs (IL); On-site; USD 106,060 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Transportation Manager in Willow Springs, IL, to lead transportation operations and manage the P&L. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in logistics, strong leadership skills, and experience in HAZMAT transportation.

The role is responsible for fleet dispatch optimization, managing capacity, and ensuring operational efficiency within the team. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of logistics/transportation/supply-chain experience.
• Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations preferred.
• Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe, effective execution of branch transportation operation.
• Manage transportation capacity to support surge in volume.
• Develop and manage transportation support for the branch location.

Skills

Logistics experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Fleet dispatching experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Transportation Manager contributes to the success of Univar Solutions by acting as the primary Transportation leader at a branch location within a defined District and managing the P&L. The TM provides Transportation leadership at the assigned branch encompassing both private fleet and common carrier modes. Leads a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers and collaborates with the Operations Manager, Commercial leadership, and District Transportation Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

General & People Management

• Accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of the branch
• Transportation operation to include delivering the assigned annual operating plan and cost savings objectives
• Develop and manage after-hours Transportation support for the branch location
• Manage the execution of retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet drivers within the branch
• Manage and develop the Transportation Supervisor and Dispatcher
• Responsible for all disciplinary and coaching of Transportation employees at the branch
• Accountable for the weekly submission and accuracy of hourly payroll
• Responsible for the collective bargaining of Transportation drivers at unionized sites (if applicable)

Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization

• Directly responsible for maintaining an efficient cost advantaged company private fleet at a branch location
• Maximize driver DOT HOS
• Manage execution of route plans to reduce regional Cost Per Mile (CPM) on private fleets
• Mode mix and management
• Coach safe and efficient driving techniques; ensuring safety, regulatory and DOT compliance
• Develop effective relationships with internal business partners

Route Guide and Lane Management

• Manages the execution of lane level sourcing of the Private, Common, and dedicated fleets at the branch
• Provide interface and direction for common carriers on issues and improvement
• Implements strategies for on-time delivery performance for company owned private fleet and carriers alike
• Ensures compliance to established route guides

Capacity Management

• Manage and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support a 20% surge in volume using private fleet, common carrier, or dedicated carrier solutions
• Ensure carrier execution against transportation requirements, meeting requirements of customers
• Collaborate with other DTMs within the region for any dedicated capacity needs to ensure capacity requirements for the branch

Asset Utilization

• Manage local Transportation team and provide guidance to Transportation supervisor(s) and dispatchers on the effective and efficient use of the private fleet
• Deliver transportation productivity agenda by focusing on asset optimization, improving fuel economy, maximizing DOT HOS, reducing reliance on CC capacity, payload efficiency, route optimization & wait time reduction
• Deliver transportation service targets, shipping and delivering loads on time
• Develop, and implement capital replacement needs for all private fleet assets within the branch
• Assist in the development of and accountable for delivering plans that ensure the efficient gains in asset utilization within the branch
• Support of the annual procurement bid and bid readiness
• Development of the right portfolio of carriers for the branch to ensure adequate capacity availability at costs that deliver against our AOP

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of logistics/Transportation/supply-chain experience
• Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations strongly desired
• Previous experience in distribution environment preferred.
• Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL, as well as legal, regulatory, and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations.
• Multi-year experience managing private fleets with demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience in managing direct reports and indirect reports
• Budgeting (P&L) experience
• Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence across internal/external functions.
• Demonstrated drive for results and sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and address conflict constructively/problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment.
• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to lead and manage process change and organizational change
• Highly effective collaboration between operations, transportation planning, and commercial critical
• Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of how to maximize private fleet efficiencies coupled with exceptionally strong interpersonal and influencing skills are critical for success
• Strong fleet dispatching experience

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

The location is 8500 South Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs, IL 60480.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is $106,060 - $120,000 annually.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].