Transportation Manager - Potosi, MO

Description

MISSION

To plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations of the manufacturing division in order to safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Coordinate with Retread Plant and DC for daily routes
• Communicate with our sales managers, customers & drivers for direct customer routes
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of company vehicles (trucks, vans, etc)
• Meet with Service Department daily regarding truck and trailer repairs/service (requires familiarity with truck & trailer equipment)
• Schedule regular inspections, repairs & compliance checks
• Coordinate 24/7 "help line" for drivers
• Select, negotiate with and manage relationships with third-party carriers or logistics providers
• Monitor carrier performance and resolve service issues
• Leased/Rental equipment - bid & negotiate rental/lease agreements and renewals
• Monitor fuel, labor, maintenance and other transportation costs
• Prepare and manage transportation budgets
• Ensure all transportation operations comply with local, national and international regulations (e.g. DOT, OSHA)
• Must be knowledgeable of DOT - Fed Motor Carrier Regulations including IFTA and other required filings
• Maintain proper documentation such as driver logs, permits and safety records
• International customs experience preferred (Canada)
• Work with Purcell Safety Department for Driver Safety Procedures
• Investigate accidents, delays and transportation-related complaints
• Generate repots on delivery times, costs, performance metrics, etc.
• Recommend improvements based on data analysis
• Maximizing the use of available space within vehicles to reduce the number of trips and lower transportation costs
• Protect Company Assets
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

DRUG TESTING

Purcell Tire tests for the presence of THC in all drug screenings for this position, due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job and the potential for injury or death when a tire is installed improperly, or a safety-related mechanical issue is not properly conveyed to a customer. It is a bona fide occupational qualification for service technicians to be unimpaired, so the Company will continue testing for THC and other drugs under the safety-sensitive exceptions allowed by your state.  

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 6-10 years
• Management Experience: 3-5 years
• Driver’s License Required: Must have valid Drivers License.  CDL preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

• Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of highways and delivery routes.

Tools & Technology KSA’s:

• Computers and Programs — Knowledge and proficient use of computer hardware and software (AS400, Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Accounting software)
• Typing – Ability to type at 55 wpm
• Phone Systems – Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties
• Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.
• Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Cognitive KSA’s:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to analyze, correct, and report detailed information accurately.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Communication KSA’s:

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.