*SUMMARY: *Responsible for planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, and tracking orders.
This person will be responsible for monitoring transportation costs, maintenance of records, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations.
This position will reside in Hiawatha Iowa to directly support a team of flatbed drivers.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* include but are not limited to the following responsibilities.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
· Promotes a culture of Safety.
· Oversees the coordination and routing of shipments.
· Directs dispatching and routing activities and tracks transportation vehicles.
· Ensures that customer difficulties or problems are investigated and resolved.
· Negotiates and secures contracts with transportation providers and customers.
· Directs all maintenance, repair, and replacement of shipping equipment or vehicles.
· Implements safety audits and trains staff members on safety issues.
· Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods.
· Maintains knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazardous shipments, employee safety, and freight classifications.
· In collaboration with other managers, develops and implements policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations.
· Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement plans, policies, and budgets.
*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED*
*Education, experience, and skills:*
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong logistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to handle stressful situations with confidence.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
*Physical, mental, and environmental requirements: *This is a high energy and mentally demanding position.
Daily problem solving is needed using good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good vision and hearing are required to communicate with a variety of employees, suppliers, and other staff.
Some occasional lifting of objects up to 25 pounds may be required along with regular standing, walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping of objects.
Most work is performed inside of an office.
Some travel may occur requiring a valid operator’s license and good driving record.
Position also requires high levels of personal integrity and initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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