Transportation Manager II

NFI Industries; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Transportation Manager II to own the on-site customer relationship, KPIs, and transportation execution. You will coordinate with NFI control towers and carrier partners, while managing Logistics Coordinators to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires a strong background in supply chain with leadership experience, regulatory knowledge, and a focus on safety, cost control, and service quality across multiple customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business or related field; HS diploma acceptable with experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain
• Experience with TMW is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations or willingness to become certified
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Willingness to travel ~25%
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours as needed
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of facilities and staff.
• Maintains ongoing customer relationships and drives continuous improvement.
• Plans long-term labor needs based on sales forecasts and data.
• Develops strategic plans for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, and SOP standards.
• Audits billing and reports financial performance to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

TMW

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Transportation Manager II Owns the customer relationship onsite, KPIs, overall transportation execution, coordination with NFI control towers and carrier partners, and management of Logistics Coordinators.

Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Manages day-to-day operations of facilities and subordinate staff including managers, supervisors, coordinators, clerks, spotters, and drivers.
• Accountable for interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis regarding customer reviews and continuous improvement
• Develops and manages a comprehensive strategy for the project by shaping requirements, assessing deliverables and utilizing resources to help eliminate process problems.
• Plans long-term labor needs based on sales, forecasts and historical data
• Develops a strategic plan to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation and utilization of the equipment and personnel.
• Oversees asset management, delivery/logistics, regulatory compliance, productivity improvement, planning and organization, problem solving, project management and communicating to top-level management
• Oversees and ensures all customer pick-up and delivery requirements are meeting customer standards
• Audits compliance of both internal and external SOP's.
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Sources all avenues to grow revenue base with both dedicated and non-dedicated customers

Financials

• Responsible to ensure audits all billing activity for accuracy. Properly signs and authorizes all purchase order requisitions, vouchers and customer billing.
• Reports out on locations financial and operational performance.
• Conducts monthly review of aging for accounts receivable and works closely with the Director and Corporate office to recover balances in a timely fashion.
• Conducts annual review of customer contracts, determining and recommending annual increases to the Regional Vice-President and Director of Business Development.

Employee Relations/Development

• Communicates service issues, upcoming workload, and any other pertinent company information to appropriate personnel and customer
• Ensures proper staffing and support hiring initiatives
• Ensures all new employees are properly on-boarded; completing required paperwork and following a structured training schedule.
• Produces and effectively communicate department goals and individual performance goals that ensure the facility achieves operational success.
• Manages and maintains good human resources practices with direct reports, and adherence to established corporate and department policies and procedures
• Works with Human Resources to resolve employee relation issues, discipline actions, problem resolution and terminations.
• Visits other projects and participates in department or company meetings, as necessary
• Provides feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to enhance other’s skill development.
• Plays an active role in employee development and talent selection.
• Acts as a role model for the department in support of corporate purpose, vision, and values.
• Provides regular coaching and feedback on performance, prepares and presents formal performance appraisals and make recommendations and approve annual compensation increases.
• Exhibits a commitment to self-development by staying current on information, tools, and systems.
• Interacts and lends support to the other NFI operations

Safety and Security

• Coordinates all alarm-monitoring systems, if applicable
• Ensures the safe, clean and efficient operation of the work area to meet service standards
• Actively supports and participates in all safety initiatives
• Implements safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the site's compliance with corporate, DOT, OSHA, FDA, AIB or ASI standards.
• Performs safety observations to coach employees on safety procedures
• Prevents associate incident and injury by overseeing accident investigations, assessing root cause analysis and implementing necessary improvements
• Responsible for the management of equipment and coordinates the maintenance of equipment with local vendor and/or Fleet partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company, High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5+ years' overall experience in supply chain
• Experience with applications such as TMW is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of transportation / mechanical equipment
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations and the willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas as necessary
• Excellent talent management skills
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills specifically with external clients
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skillsBilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must be on-call for alarm system or problems during off work hours
• Travel on average 25% of time
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-5580