Manager Transportation

Stericycle is now part of WM.To learn more about WMs acquisition of Stericycle CLICK HEREto read the press release.

I. Job Summary

Manage the transportation department of one or more locations within assigned region; providing leadership within the locations as assigned. Act as liaison between customers operations CSRs sales and other support teams.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects trains and develops an effective and efficient staff:
• Makes every reasonable effort to select train and develop qualified diverse workforce.
• Establishes and communicates performance standards and objectives; conducts performance appraisals.
• Recommends salary adjustments promotions transfers and dismissals.
• Monitors operations and staff and recommends when necessary changes in methods procedures structure and additions or changes in personnel to secure optimum utilization of resources.
• Responsible for driver debriefs and TSSW audits.
• Counsels employees on educational and job opportunities which will enhance their career development and keeps staff informed of current problems changes and new developments in the department and company by conducting periodic meetings.
• Administers all Company policies and procedures communicates to staff interprets as necessary and ensures compliance and safety.
• Monitors and ensures that employees are performing their functions safely and productively. Makes recommendations for changes or improvement when necessary in order to prevent accident or injuries.
• Monitors department work productivity reports on trends and recommends and implements changes to continually improve work productivity.
• Develops subordinate managers and/or supervisors particularly in the management techniques of planning organizing leading and controlling through continued coaching and feedback on performance.
• Is an active member of the Safety Improvement Committee (SIC) and drives safety through attendance of periodic CSR meetings.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all vendors which help facilitate the operation of the truck fleet plant operation and building maintenance.
• Analyze profit and loss reports pertaining to the transportation department.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of Driver Qualification Files DOT Log Files and Vehicle Condition Reports for all CSRs and equipment.
• Ensures DQF DOT Logs and VCR are accurate and complete; must maintain DOT files.
• Maintain high level of customer satisfaction through customer site visits.
• Analyze transportation production reports to ensure improved productivity and reduce expense. Oversee routes and reroutes based on reporting results. Assist with route rebalance initiatives.
• Review analyze and approve payroll hours to ensure overtime hours are necessary and all employees are working efficiently.
• Communicates proactively with Transportation and Plant personnel in order to ensure the prompt and accurate servicing of customers.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Facilitate customer offsite conversions.
• Lead the accident investigation process of determining root causes of accidents on the-job-injuries property damage and close calls in order to prevent them from happening again.
• Manage acquisition integration initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (accredited) in related field.
• 7 years of industry related experience or the equivalent in related work experience and demonstrate knowledge of NAID DOT OSHA and HIPAA.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A and DOT MEC (Medical Examiners Certificate) card
• Preferred: Continuous Improvement or Lean experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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