Sr Transportation Manager

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Director of MedTrans, the Senior Manager is responsible for operational support and supervision of either Multiple Branch locations or a single mega-large branch location. This position interacts with cross-functional teams to include, but not limited to Sales, HR, Customer Service and Branch Personnel. This position will be responsible for providing MedTrans services while keeping expenses under control and ensuring proper communication between drivers, Branch and Corporate Management. Ensure compliance with all state Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company regulations and adapt MedTrans capabilities to provide efficient high quality Transportation Service.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes
• Build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies
• Develop and grow the local MedTrans management structure in each location to ensure proper bench strength and direct driver engagement
• Perform route profitability & efficiency exercises to improve P&L and efficiency performance
• Optimize daily routes and activities based on Branch and Fleet workloads and available Customer order information to maximize the utilization of all Fleet assets
• Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company regulations
• Develop and maintain relationships with the regional and local leadership including Medline Sales Force and Branch Operations Management
• Ensure drivers are properly trained according to MedTrans requirements; ensure the safe and efficient operation of the assigned MedTrans fleet
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the MedTrans vehicle maintenance policy
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with drivers as required by DOT or company policy
• Review financial metrics monthly & quarterly
• Develop cost reduction initiatives for the branch
• Visit Medline customers (with or without Sales) to discuss operational issues and improve delivery service
• Management responsibilities: typically manages through multiple Managers and/or Supervisors; oversee major projects/programs/outcomes; budget responsibility; interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies; provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning; hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience managing and dispatching drivers and use of routing software
• At least 5 years of experience coaching, mentoring and training staff
• Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Costing and Motor Carrier Operations
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel
• Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Word

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree