Transport Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced transportation manager to be responsible for overseeing the logistics of our company's transportation-related activities.
• In this role, you'll be keeping track of transportation operations and ensuring that all policies, procedures, and safety rules are followed.
• To be a successful transportation manager, you should possess exceptional leadership skills and maintain the company's high standard of customer service.
• Ultimately, a top-notch transportation manager should be able to display extensive knowledge of transportation management systems and have excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles and trucks..
• Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.
• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.
• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.
• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
• Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits, and attending company safety meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 15 years experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Experience working with union contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software, such as FreightPath and Infoplus.
• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills.