Transportation Manager

Working as a Laundry Transportation Manager, you are responsible for ensuring departmental efficiencies in a safe working environment and that orders to the customers are filled and delivered as accurately and efficiently as possible while being aware of the needs and conditions of additional plant departments to assist in planning laundry productivity to provide the highest possible level of service.Key Responsibilities:You will be responsible for ensuring material movement is timely, cost-effective and in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. The primary focus of this position is to manage the delivery drivers.Plans, organizes and manages the work/schedules for driversManages transportation personnel to ensure achievement of goals including a target of 98%+ on-time deliveryTrains drivers and distribution personnel and teach safe driving practicesEnsures compliance of DOT regulationsDesigns, implements and schedules DOT mandated Hazmat training sessions and Safety training sessionsEnsures a safe work environment for employeesInforms Operations Manager of any problematic situations related to laundry operationsDirects and maintains company owned or leased fleet including ongoing maintenance and fleet rotation planPreferred Qualifications:Ability to work with colleagues in playing a role in team building; must possess adequate interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to identify a problem, propose solutions, and have the ability to execute possible solutions to problem-solveAbility to make decisions regarding production, distribution, and schedulingAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesExhibit initiative, sense of urgency, responsibility, flexibility, and leadershipAssociate degree in a related field preferredAt least 1 to 3 years combined operations/supervisory experience requiredProficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook