Assistant Transportation Manager - Remote NE

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer: 15 days paid time off 10 Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire) Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire) Career growth and promotional opportunities Tuition Reimbursement ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the day-to-day transportation operations of the Northeast Region Support Contract management and contract compliance for existing and new routes/carriers Responsible for training managers/dispatchers in directing daily operations as expected Analyze data/trends to explain transportation cost drivers and provide commentary as to performance Implement new carrier routings that improve service or lower cost Develop and manage transportation RFPs as needed Develop growth strategies for backhaul revenue Assist in establishing and maintaining the transportation network Develop and report carrier metrics, including time in transit, claims, performance, and costs analytics Interacts with Area Directors, Operations Managers, and company personnel to provide transportation service to meet our corporate goals, solve issues, and create a team concept in daily activities Lead, direct, and manage fleet operations staff Optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment Develop route schedules working closely with the Area Directors and Operations Managers to ensure assets and drivers are scheduled appropriately Adapting plans according to changes in production and customer requirements Oversite of equipment repair and maintenance and the cost control associated with it Reporting basic financials including labor, travel, and expenses as it pertains to assigned events Work with Managers and Drivers to ensure logs and schedules are up to date in accordance with Department of Transportation rules 30% travel required KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: Overall fleet and managerial responsibility. Thorough understanding of field operations. Ability to anticipate transportation needs allowing making fleet moves as needed. Prepare daily transportation schedules for hauling routes. Manage and track all maintenance/repairs monthly financials. Coordinate all logistics for multiple sites. Consistently review equipment and prepare replacement schedules. Communicate effectively to all levels of the company. Energetic and dedicated. COMPETENCIES: Customer Focus Action & Results Oriented Business Acumen Comfort Around Higher Management Delegation Managerial Courage Embrace and Demonstrate Synagro's Ethics and Values Flexibility Approachability Organizational Agility Understands the cultures of organizations. Time Management – Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced user of MS Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of transportation and OSHA regulations Knowledge of California Labor laws College degree (Transportation, Operations Management, Business Administration) or equivalent experience Management experience in high volume, growth-oriented organization 10+ years of experience in the transportation industry working with biosolids, waste or construction carriers Travel to other work sites