Transportation Manager

Location:

North Campus

Oversees enterprise transportation to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. Develops and implements strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, manage relationships with carriers, and ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

• Advises team members on transportation best practices, including safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, to ensure optimal operations.
• Assists manager in developing and implementing strategic plans that align transportation activities with overall business objectives and operational goals.
• Coordinates processes and assignments to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods, optimizing routes, and managing logistics challenges.
• Defines project terms and establishes timelines for transportation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and resource availability.
• Devises solutions to transportation-related issues, such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and compliance challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Directs workflow of the transportation team, ensuring that daily operations, including fleet management, scheduling, and route planning, are performed effectively.
• Ensures compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards, both internally and externally, including DOT, OSHA, and other applicable laws.
• Evaluates performance of transportation operations by reviewing data and reports on delivery times, costs, and service levels, making recommendations for improvement.
• Implements systems and software to improve tracking, reporting, and management of transportation activities, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of

Experience:

5-7 Years

Specialized Degree:
None

Licenses/Certificates:
Certification in transportation management (such as Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL))

Years of

Experience:

8-11 Years

Field of Expertise:
None

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:
Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 1-2

Domestic Travel:
Up to 25%

Moving: 5%

Standing: 5%

Office

• Computer/Keyboard

Drives Results

Decision Quality

Attracts Top Talent

Communicates Effectively

Courage

• Transportation Management Systems
• Workflow Management
• Transportation Planning
• Analytical Skills
• Stakeholder Communications
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Support

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.