Transportation & Operations Manager – 1st Shift

• Maintain responsibility for the overall P&L to meet established budgets and forecasts
• Ensure the effectiveness of the operation’s communication, interaction and relationship with company drivers
• Oversee the management of tractor maintenance, compliance and service delivery
• Track operational performance, including on-time pickup and delivery, volume, equipment balance and empty miles
• Ensure driver recruiting and retention meets established fleet size goals
• Identify opportunities to increase performance, improve processes and find efficiencies, and coordinate with leaders to implement solutions
• Investigate and determine the root cause of all service failures; implement corrective actions whenever necessary
• Develop and modify operational policies and procedures to meet customer service requirements on both new and existing processes
• Maintain a safe work environment and foster a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required
• Ensure annual profit, efficiency and quality goals are attained at each client engagement
• Direct capital expenditure and asset deployment activities

• 4 years of transportation experience
• In-depth knowledge of the supply chain/logistics industry
• Availability to travel occasionally
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Project management skills and experience (preferred)
• 4 years of operations experience (preferred)
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
• Experience as a collaborative, innovative and strategic thinker (preferred)
• Solid customer relationship management skills (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in managing P&L, operational performance, and compliance within the supply chain and logistics industry. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance processes, and maintain strong customer relationships while achieving efficiency and quality goals.