Transportation Manager Jobs

Pavestone LLC, a part of the QUIKRETE Companies, a manufacturer for concrete products for commercial, industrial, and retail customers, has an immediate opening for a Transportation Manager located at our Tyrone, GA location.

We are looking for a professional with at least five years’ experience managing drivers, asset utilization & maintenance and DOT compliance (preferably in a manufacturing environment). This person must be a self-starter who can learn and grow with us as we expand!

Responsibilities:

• Problem solve driver and/or carrier issues
• Conduct and lead Weekly / Monthly safety meetings with drivers
• Responsible for setting up loads to be delivered to our customers utilizing internal & external fleet, maximizing internal fleet
• Maintain base of carriers while negotiating delivery rates
• Coordinate routing with drivers, outside carriers, and/or carrier dispatcher
• Oversee maintenance of fleet with drivers, utilizing internal & external vendors
• Driver hiring & development
• Ensure on-time freight delivery
• Adhere to our company policies and procedures
• Adhere and manage to all federal DOT safety regulations maintaining all DOT & OSHA requirements
• Utilize TMS system when trained
• Working hand and hand with plant & sales to ensure timely deliveries
• Oversee daily operation and performance of driving personnel & dispatch for three local branches (approx.. 30 drivers)

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Ability to utilize various transportation technologies, such as Transportation Management Systems; GPS; and Electronic Logging
• Solid computer skills with high level of competence in the use of Microsoft Excel to track progress toward established goals for the trucking operations and generate reports that are concise, easily understood, and communicated to appropriate levels of the organization
• Previous manufacturing environment experience helpful, not required
• Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively interact with customers and/or drivers and with key management personnel within our assigned region
• Understand the impact of transportation on customer service and work to improve delivery performance to meet or exceed the customer expectations.
• 5+ years Managing transportation

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account

How to apply?

Submit resume through LinkedIn or apply in person.

The QUIKRETE® Companies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.