Loeb Electric Hiring for Transportation Manager at Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area Full Time

The Transportation Manager provides strategic direction and daily management for all shipping and delivery functions. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the administration of daily outbound shipments. This role is responsible for leadership of the transportation team, ensuring all deliveries arrive on time, accurate and of the highest quality.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of local transportation operations, including the scheduling and execution of deliveries.
• Coordinate the staging, loading, delivery and return of materials on all delivery vehicles.
• Manage a team of drivers, yard, and dock personnel, providing leadership, training, and support to optimize their performance.
• Develop and implement delivery routes and schedules to maximize efficiency and meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor the condition and maintenance of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
• Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including delivery logs, vehicle maintenance, and driver performance.
• Continuously improve transportation processes to enhance delivery speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and optimize fuel consumption, reducing operational costs while maintaining quality service.
• Implement safety protocols, ensuring all transportation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns related to deliveries with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with the local sales team to resolve delivery-related issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Plan for peak delivery periods and seasonal fluctuations in demand, ensuring adequate resources are allocated.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and set targets for operational excellence.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the transportation, yard, and dock teams, promoting teamwork and productivity.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED; 2-4-year degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Business preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in transportation, or operations management role supporting a warehouse operation with at least 50 associates.
• Ability to utilize RF warehouse management equipment.
• Basic understanding of the Solar Eclipse (or similar) ERP system.
• Basic understanding of Innovo (or similar) routing software.
• Managing transportation carriers for both inbound freight and outbound customer deliveries.
• Computer skills, inventory control, leadership skills, familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate material moving equipment such as a forklift, riding pallet jack, manual pallet jack, and picking carts.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.