Transportation Manager

Build Your Career as a Transportation Manager with Blue Linx!

Blue Linx is growing, and we are looking for a Transportation Manager! This is an opportunity to further develop and advance your career in this highly marketable business segment. The Transportation Manager has responsibility for managing a team of DOT regulated CDL Drivers serving customers within an assigned geographical area. Strong communication skills and a passion for safety is key to this person’s success.

This position oversees the delivery of our product to our clients in a timely and safe manner.

• Enjoy a Monday - Friday workweek with a consistent schedule
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays

Career Growth:

Opportunity to develop and advance your career with a leading building products distributor.

• Understand the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understand business unit objectives and set/accomplish individual performance goals accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, rules, standards, customer requirements and governmental/DOT regulatory requirements.
• Manage up to 30 drivers, third party carriers and the routing clerk/function to ensure that both facilities consistently complies with group routing procedures.
• Hire licensed CDL drivers to ensure appropriate staffing; oversee required safety and company training upon hire. Oversee scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage.
• Hold direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Address performance issues appropriately and timely, providing coaching and discipline as needed.
• Ensure all deliveries are routed in an optimal manner and that all product deliveries, both internal and external, are integrated into a comprehensive routing solution.
• Monitor tracking and on-time deliveries and customer service support, ensuring service level standards met.
• Participate in safety investigations when complaints or incidents arise and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage the on-site fueling station, ensuring EPA compliance.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with on-board camera system / electronic logs.
• Oversee DQ file maintenance and compliance.
• Manage/execute fleet maintenance processes at the branch to ensure that all vehicles are serviced in uniform, cost effective and timely procedures.
• Recommend the purchase/lease fleet tractors and trailers for the region as necessary and consistent with logistics group fleet replacement procedures.
• Manage/execute backhaul processes and integrate sourcing, select and service both internal and external backhaul opportunities into daily routing activities.
• Administer and refine measurement processes to drive continuous improvement in areas such as Service, Quality, Productivity and expense control within the location’s transportation program.

• Prior experience managing a CDL fleet and/or transportation management in a distribution operation required.
• Experience with DOT and Safety regulations with a strong safety bias.
• A strong bias and knowledge of preventive maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
• Broad knowledge of DOT and transportation operations, methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of routing software and on-board electronic log systems.
• Process improvement and operating efficiency competency.
• Branch operations and systems knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience in vendor pick-ups, stock replenishment; communication skills; inventory control; material, stock handling, shipping and receiving; safety, products and governmental compliance.
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools/technology.
• Years of experience: 5-8 years-experience in related field preferred. 6+ years-experience w/ MS/MA/MBA.