Transportation Operations Coordinator

Werner Management Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage and support a fleet of drivers with a 7-on/7-off rotation, day or night shifts, enabling growth within the company.

You will guide 100–250 drivers, communicate professionally via Outlook and in‑cab messaging, plan safe, on-time service, and coach drivers while coordinating with teams. A Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business is preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase and PTO.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably within Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Previous transportation or management experience preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Continued management and support for 100-250 professional drivers during night and weekend hours.
• Professional verbal and written communication utilizing various technologies (i.e. Outlook, in-cab messaging, phone systems, etc.).
• Enact efficient and creative plans to ensure safe and on time service for customers and drivers’ prescheduled time off.
• Coach drivers thru concerns that they may encounter, including but not limited to hours of service, directions, pay and productivity, swaps, permits, lumpers, advances, and equipment needs.
• Professional interdepartmental communications to facilitate collaboration on company goals.
• Make cost-effective decisions in line with company goals and expectations.
• Troubleshoot daily challenges for both customers and professional drivers.
• Prompt attendance for all scheduled shifts.
• Confidentiality is an expectation of this position due to exposure to medical and payroll information.

Skills

Transportation industry knowledge

Conflict management

Personnel management

North American geography

Windows proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

In-cab messaging

Phone systems

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to manage and support a fleet of drivers with a 7-on/7-off rotation, day or night shifts, enabling growth within the company.

You will guide 100–250 drivers, communicate professionally via Outlook and in‑cab messaging, plan safe, on-time service, and coach drivers while coordinating with teams. A Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Business is preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase and PTO.