Transportation Manager

Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Arrange trucks for delivery to customers.
• Meet all production and distribution objectives and deadlines within the established budget.
• Teach coach and demonstrate work activities for team members.
• Responsible for coordinating assigning and reviewing work.
• Direct staff on priority of work to accomplish.
• Accountable for ensuring that all team members receive required instruction in safety procedures proper use of equipment performance standards disciplinary processes and other workplace and Company policies procedures and practices.
• Management of function and/or facility to meet budget and business objectives
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper issues.
• Collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies procedures goals and objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with government regulations administrative policies and procedures safety rules and Lean program.
• Monitor working conditions regularly to ensure the safety of all team members. Take timely corrective action as required and disciplinary action as necessary.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits attending company safety meetings and meeting with individual staff members.
• This is a position that works directly around motor vehicle equipment.
• Participate support and comply with all health safety and 6S initiatives and requirements.
• Manage contract carriers for customer deliveries using tools provided to control cost.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports as required by management and or customers.
• Communicate relevant delivery information back to sales to ensure the highest level of service to our customers.
• Record and allocate all requests for pickup and delivery for all customer freight the movement of material between Ken-Mac facilities and freight to and from outside processors and /or vendors.
• Manage loading and securement of materials.
• Other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Plant Manager
• Maintain positive culture in dealing with both internal and external customers and meeting objectives for on-time delivery and performance criteria.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal state and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; associate or bachelors degree is preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience in management or supervisory role.
• 3-5 years prior experience in the transportation industry.
• Solid knowledge of government regulations within the trucking industry.
• Strong time management and coordination skills verbal and written communication skills and critical thinking/problem resolution ability.
• Safety Mindset
• Experience in SAP or similar ERP systems a plus
• Experience with MS Excel and Word

Preferred Requirements:

• 4 Year Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors degree in business transportation or related field of study Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience/exposure to domestic and international logistics and transportation
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and at a fast pace.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; able to give feedback; puts success of team above own interests; and contributes to building a positive team attitude.
• Previous experience as freight management.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions such as :

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability

• Voluntary Wellness Programs

• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job country union role and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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