Job description

Transportation Manager

Manages the overall logistical, fleet shipping functions for the plant employing efficient operational procedures and activities related to inbound and outbound shipments, maximum utilization of facilities for storage and distribution activities, appropriate deployment of available resources (people and equipment) for the safest and most cost effective manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and compliance with all DOT and OSHA regulations including document management for all shipping related activities. Focused on the performance and delivery of products to our customers to meet KRA (key results areas) goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures appropriate and cost-effective, efficient plans for shipments of incoming and outgoing products/supplies, ensuring timely, efficiently, high-quality delivery
• Ensures the effective use of all delivery assets and ensures that appropriate maintenance is executed
• Ensures the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the proper control of labor utilization through preventing excessive labor hours, overtime and downtime
• Ensures effective function of shipping/receiving equipment through scheduled, preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Establishes and monitors procedures designed to assure the health, safety and security of assigned personnel, suppliers and other visitors who come to the facility
• Reports, investigates out of standard safety compliance conditions and sets corrective action measures in place
• Coordinates and proactively communicates with internal and external logistics contacts, cross-company functional contacts as well as suppliers/vendors as needed to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods and services
• Manages loading dock group to ensure the accurate loading of goods according to approved loading practices to prevent freight damage during transit and ensuring safe truck operation
• Ensures the loading and unloading of freight coordinates with other plant personnel to ensure product, equipment, documentation paperwork flows efficiently
• Determines delivery routes and dispatches drivers accordingly, optimizing efficiencies in time and cost. Tracks delivery routes utilizing a GPS tracking system
• Monitors and analyzes dispatch activities and scheduling metrics to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Driver management and adherence with DOT compliance and requirements: Driver logs, accident reporting and investigation drug testing requirement and transportation equipment/vehicle maintenance
• Maximizes driver utilization to ensure a balanced KRA (key results area) approach
• Solicits bids, analyzes quotes and negotiates terms and ultimately selects contract carriers who can provide the best cost effective rates without sacrificing safety, quality and delivery

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Openly communicates regularly with carriers to proactively avoid issues and provide updated information
• Completes required reporting as to functional performance including logistical data, trends, etc. and provider performance
• Complies with Federal, State and local regulations, material handling and shipping regulations
• Enforces compliance to regulations and escalates any out of standard conditions to appropriate personnel
• Intermediate computer proficiency, intermediate experience in Microsoft Office, routing software and the Internet.

Experience/Education:

• Minimum of 2 years management experience in plant environment including experience in areas of shipping/deliver/routing, customer service, processes and people. 
• BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent formal, technical vocational training. 
• Relevant Lean manufacturing experience. 
• Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations. 
• Familiarity with Federal, State and local health and safety regulations. 
• Experience working with data driven measurements and metrics for functional areas. 

Serta Simmons Bedding is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a Drug-Free Working Environment. It is committed to not discriminating and treating all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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