Transportation Manager

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Franklin Park
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Franklin Park, IL
Salary: $110,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Transportation Manager in Franklin Park, IL area! The Transportation Manager is in charge of all drivers and supervisors in the facility and drives them to support our company's business strategy of always keeping the customer first. They will monitor driver performance to make sure it is up to par company standards and communicate expectations to produce necessary feedback. The Manager will also oversee all fleet equipment and is responsible for cost of operation and achievement of financial budgets. The qualified individual works directly with the senior staff members to create an overall transportation plan for the facility to improve service to the customers and reduce cost.Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the company's core values and leadership model behaviors
• Promotes a safe workplace culture by supporting and participating in safety reviews, safety meetings, and driver ride along
• Ensures that BIT and DOT regulations are compliant with department policies
• Operates the department on an ongoing basis to ensure on time deliveries at the lowest possible cost and achieving financial budget
• Schedules all staff within the department accurately
• Works with all departments to meet company objectives and goals
• Handles multiple priorities and challenging situations within the department
• Conducts meetings within the department to ensure all personnel are focused on the goals and are keeping staff current with the financial plan -
• Handles all Union issues within the department
• Handles any special projects -
• Promotes team building -
• Coaches and counsels staff and drivers -
• Conducts discipline when necessary.
• Conducts accident investigations or reconstructions of incidentsQualifications:
  • 5+ years Transportation experience supervising/managing staff
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Adequate levels of technical skills (Enterprise applications such as People Net)
  • Must have a strong customer focus
  • Ability to motivate and build the work force
  • Understand safety as a culture and core value
  • Well organized and detail oriented -
  • Build strategic working relationships
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    
    Contact:
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