Transportation Manager

Job Category:
Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77064

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

$90,000 - $110,000 Per Year

Compensation is based on degrees, experience and certificates.

• Ensure appropriate and cost‑effective, efficient plans for shipments of incoming and outgoing products/supplies, ensuring timely, efficient, high‑quality delivery
• Ensure the effective use of all delivery assets and that appropriate maintenance is executed
• Ensure the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the proper control of labor utilization through preventing excessive labor hours, overtime and downtime
• Ensure effective function of shipping/receiving equipment through scheduled, preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Establish and monitor procedures designed to assure the health, safety and security of assigned personnel, suppliers and other visitors who come to the facility
• Report, investigate out‑of‑standard safety compliance conditions and set corrective action measures in place
• Coordinate and proactively communicate with internal and external logistics contacts, cross‑company functional contacts as well as suppliers/vendors as needed to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods and services
• Manage loading dock group to ensure the accurate loading of goods according to approved loading practices to prevent freight damage during transit and ensuring safe truck operation
• Ensure the loading and unloading of freight coordinates with other plant personnel to ensure product, equipment, documentation paperwork flows efficiently
• Determine delivery routes and dispatch drivers accordingly, optimizing efficiencies in time and cost. Track delivery routes utilizing a GPS tracking system
• Monitor and analyze dispatch activities and scheduling metrics to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Driver management and adherence with DOT compliance and requirements:
  Driver logs, accident reporting and investigation drug testing requirement and transportation equipment/vehicle maintenance
• Maximize driver utilization to ensure a balanced KRA (key results area) approach
• Solicit bids, analyze quotes and negotiate terms and ultimately select contract carriers who can provide the best cost‑effective rates without sacrificing safety, quality and delivery

• Openly communicate regularly with carriers to proactively avoid issues and provide updated information
• Complete required reporting as to functional performance including logistical data, trends, etc. and provider performance
• Comply with Federal, State and local regulations, material handling and shipping regulations
• Enforce compliance to regulations and escalates any out‑of‑standard conditions to appropriate personnel

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a plant environment including experience in areas of shipping/delivery/routing, customer service, processes and people.
• BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent formal, technical vocational training.
• Relevant Lean manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with Federal, State and local health and safety regulations.
• Experience working with data‑driven measurements and metrics for functional areas.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, intermediate experience in Microsoft Office, routing software and the Internet.

Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

Health, Dental, and Vision

Annual employee contribution to HSA

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

12 company holidays

Sick days

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