Transportation Manager II

Brattleboro, VT - Old Ferry Rd

Job Title

Transportation Manager II

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Vermont

City

Brattleboro

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the direct driver management and supervision of midsize driver count, ensuring safe and timely service movement of freight, load assignment and providing best in class customer service. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and responsible for all drivers compliance and company regulations while working with internal and external contacts to ensure the accurate planning, routing, monitoring, and delivery of freight and loads. Incumbent The transportation manager must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts, and ensuring that coverage is accounted for.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive professional relationships with drivers and safety to minimize turnover and maximize ongoing productivityFill in for absent or unavailable personnel and on special projects related to optimizing fleet operations and achieving profitabilityUtilize personnel management including training and orientation of drivers and/or employees including the training and assistance with internal and third-party (customer) systemsConduct analysis of fleet operations and profitability and make recommendations for continuous improvement, determine and measure key performance indicators, and create, maintain, and present customer-specific reporting and financial analysis through face-to-face and/or virtual interactions at customer locationsManage inventory, assets, customer pools and/or assignment of drivers to balance equipment in marketPerform administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling, accident reviews, filing and documenting, resolving pay issues, invoicing, and/or creating operational or financial reportsManage yard including checking/inspecting equipment, replacing parts (like mud flaps), completing repairs, etc., and coordinate with maintenance to ensure all regular preventative maintenance services are scheduled on time and all safety-related mechanical issues are fixed for account equipment (as required)Work with drivers, customers, and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning, mechanical problems, accessorial pay-related issues, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on-callMaintain the Company's safety culture to include daily driver safety messages, monthly driver safety briefings, quarterly driver training, annual reviews, and enforce company policies to ensure DOT compliance and company safety requirements are being metAssign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma/GED AND 2-3 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience AND the ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

&/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

Strong professional communication skills applied internally and externally

Proven experience in establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships

Experience in fostering strong customer relationships via delivery of commitments, open communication, and ongoing feedback/improvement

Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy

Accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Experience in Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Ability to consistently travel to account & customer locations

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives

Experience in holding people accountable & conducting difficult conversations

Ability to perform in a stressful and high-pressure work environment

&/OR

Preferred Qualification

Bachelors in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field AND 1-2 years of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, &/or equivalent military experience

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, Bachelors: Transportation Logistics, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration, Military, Customer Service/Account Manager

Job Opening ID

00533910 Transportation Manager II (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.”