Transportation Operations Lead

Messer North America, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Steady work schedule

Job summary

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead location transportation, manage drivers and office staff, and oversee SAP-related processes to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient daily operations.

Ideal candidates will bring knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations, strong organizational skills, and experience coordinating safety initiatives, trainings, and incident investigations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a leadership role (driver trainer or distribution planning experience considered).
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations required.
• Experience supervising drivers is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead location transportation operations to meet daily schedules and targets.
• Recruit, train and supervise drivers and office staff; manage labor relations with HR.
• Manage SAP processes; oversee budgeting, billing and payroll activities.
• Implement productivity improvements and cost controls at the local level.
• Coordinate safety programs and incident investigations with HSEQ teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hours of service for drivers.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and support for major plant outages or emergencies.

Skills

DOT regulations

OSHA regulations

Hazmat regulations

Highly organized

Computer literacy

Effective communicator

Coaching skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Gold

Motive

Samsara

NeXIS

Job description

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to lead location transportation, manage drivers and office staff, and oversee SAP-related processes to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient daily operations.

Ideal candidates will bring knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations, strong organizational skills, and experience coordinating safety initiatives, trainings, and incident investigations in a fast-paced environment.