Basalite Concrete Products Hiring for Transportation Manager at Dixon, CA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Dixon Plant Manager, this position leads and directs fleet and equipment logistics. In addition, this position supervises various drivers. Is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Supervises the Flat Bed Delivery drivers.
• Supervises the Raw Material drivers.
• Supervises the Yard Superintendent.
• Supervises the Inventory Manager.
• Leads the specification of new trailers, tractors and mobile forklifts.
• Understands and ensures compliance of weight laws.
• Determines job site accessibility.
• Leads the efforts in DOT/BIT and Drug testing initiatives.
• Coordinates logistics of manpower, equipment and other resources to best assist the regional operations.
• Assists in Capital Project planning, leasing agreements, and other long term strategic planning objectives.
• Manages the compliance of critical state and federal DOT regulations that governs the regional fleet
• Leads the efforts to properly comply with requirements such as Elog, pre and post trip reports, and accident/investigation reporting.
• Assists in recruiting, hiring and training of staff for area of responsibility.
• Leads strategic short, medium and long term planning initiatives.
• Coach, train, instruct, and offer guidance to all subordinates.
• Interprets company policies to assists operations that EHS measures are in place and enforced.
• Assists operations in diagnosing challenges in personnel, machinery and equipment.
• Leads efforts in working with Superintendents and Supervisors to ensure key performance measures are met.
• Recommends measures to improve production processes, procedures, and overall performance.
• Perform annual reviews for direct reports, engage in employee development and discipline as applicable.
• Responsible for auditing time data audit report of recorded time and errors.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Partners with Superintendents and Maintenance to determine when machinery should be shut down and repaired.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designated representatives.
• Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance setting.
• Training and experience are interchangeable on a year for year basis.
• Requires mechanical ability, good reading, writing, mathematical and supervisory skills.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete production operations.
• Regular attendance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing, walking, talking/listening, bending and twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping with both hands, and reaching with hands and arms below shoulder level.
• Lifting up-to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Office environment with moderate noise.
• Plant environment with loud noise.
• Work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, heat or cold (non-weather) conditions, risk of electrical shock, exposure to dust.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Company Description

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States and Canada. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States and Canada. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.