Colas Hiring for SIMON | Trucking/Logistics Manager-Northeast CO/Western NE Job at Scottsbluff, NE Full Time

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, budgeting/forecasting, and oversight of daily trucking operations including safety, compliance, quality control, and financial performance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, mission, & OneSimon initiatives; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Establish and implement key performance indicators and utilize them to manage assigned area
• Prepare and maintain budgets and financial data related to trucking operations; adjust strategies to maintain strong financial performance
• Manage internal trucking fleet and drivers and coordinate with manufacturing for effective utilization of fleet
• Establish and maintain relationships with lease-haulers and engage as needed to supplement materials delivery
• Keep track of delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency; maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Effectively manage the work environment and staff to ensure safety, regulatory, and production targets are met
• Maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and Company business groups
• Plan and coordinate trucking dispatch and scheduling while targeting utilization efficiency and profitability
• Maintain regular communications with drivers and customers to ensure delivery deadlines are met
• Implement effective planning, scheduling, and maintenance practices in order to reduce down-time
• Plan and coordinate required repair and preventative maintenance on trucking equipment
• Make recommendations regarding equipment replacement or disposal
• Oversee administrative staff with responsibilities related to trucking operations
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply-Chain Management, Logistics, or related field a plus
• Valid drivers’ license and ability to maintain clean driving history required; Class A CDL with endorsements preferred

Skills:

• 2 or more years of experience in commercial trucking operations, logistics, construction, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 or more years of experience working in a supervisory capacity
• Ability to effectively lead and develop employees
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing situations, and problem-solve in a dynamic environment
• Prior experience working with financial reports and developing/managing an operational budget
• Prior experience using project planning, dispatch, and/or logistics software
• Proficiency in use of computers including MS Office, spreadsheet, and database programs
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to sit and use a computer for long periods
• Occasional work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery
• Exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation*: $60,000-$80,000 DOE

Benefits: All full-time salary employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, 401K with company match, short and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

• Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Other Compensation: Position may be eligible for consideration of annual bonus compensation; position eligible for assigned company vehicle; etc.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.