Caruso Logistics Hiring for Transportation Manager – Columbus, OH Job at Columbus, OH Full Time

Caruso Logistics is the full service, asset based, 3PL division of Caruso Inc based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Our food grade distribution centers in Cincinnati, OH, Ephrata, PA, and satellite locations in Richmond, VA, Detroit, MI, and Indianapolis, IN enable us to service customers with customized programs on a multi-regional basis.

Do you have a passion for the Transportation/Logistics industry? Are you hungry do put you leadership skills to work by leading our Columbus distribution team? Do you want to join a stable and rapidly growing organization? If you answered yes to the above questions, then look no further….We want to talk to you!

At Caruso Logistics, we also offer an attractive and comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and a company match 401K plan.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee operations of all DSD (Direct Store Delivery) in Columbus, OH.
• Responsible for managing all drivers and Staff.
• Responsible for maintaining effective communications with all customers.
• Responsible for driving routes in case of an emergency or at any given time.
• Responsible for all direct P/L’s.
• Responsible for maintaining DSD fleet for operation and safety.
• Responsible for maintaining and developing vendor relationships.
• Provide operations training and guidance to newly acquired drivers.
• Manage all of the safety related duties required by federal and local regulations. Keep the company standards in order and within compliance.
• Be proactive with customers, build a relationship, communicate, visit face to face and by phone, prevent issues before they become a problem, resolve any issues, and keep their business.
• Communicate with HR by email, PTOs, disciplinary actions, unemployment, worker’s compensation, employment verification, resignations, recruitment, etc and any other HR related issue.
• Consult with HR on the resolution of difficult employee relations issues and provide strong direction on counseling, termination, policy interpretation, and general HR issues and decisions based on knowledge of employment laws.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* High school graduate or equivalent.

* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Office, and Word.

* Strong computer skills.

* Excellent communication skills and customer service background.

* Willingness to travel to all areas for customer/site visits.

* At least 3 years of experience in Logistics, Operations, Materials, and/or Warehousing.

* A minimum of 2 years of experience in management and/or team leadership.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be highly organized.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, strong management and team building skills.

* Demonstrated good decision making and problem solving skills.

* Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Transportation Management: 3 years (Required)

License:

• Drivers License (Required)