ReConserve of Indiana, Inc.
Leading manufacturer of feed ingredients seeks a highly self-motivated excellent transportation manager/dispatcher for its Moorseville, Indiana Plant. Individual is responsible for customer pickups at our supplier sites in a 24/7 service environment. Individual will manage: company and contract CDL drivers under FMCSA and DOT guidelines; customer service; driver efficiency, and load factors. Efficiency and customer service are the keystones of our operation and the position reports to the General Manager. Five years of experience in the trucking industry and knowledge of trucking regulations required. Customer service experience and college degree desired. Site is owned by a highly regarded and well established nationwide company and is staffed with employees with many years’ experience because of their ability to make a good living at a place they can call home. Excellent salary and benefit package based on experience.
Transportation Manager Responsibility:
Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and staff, reporting directly to General Manager. Services customers by arranging transportation in the most efficient manner and maintains the highest service level reasonable. The hiring of drivers, managing and hiring owner operators, following and tracking sites FMCSA scores, conducts driver safety meeting and directs the truck/trailer shop. In some cases the manager will also oversee the maintenance and repair of customer equipment.
The transportation manager is also the dispatcher in our organization.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning drivers; following up on work results. This includes data entry in the S2SQL system in building BOL’s.
- Assigns out bound finish shipments, if required for that region
- Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing daily/weekly efficiency reports; summarizing information; identifying trends for the trucking operation
- Maintains Load Efficiency within maximum legal weight (including axles)
- Route drivers in a manner that reduces non-productive (not on the road) time
- Minimize driver and shop overtime
- Conduct safety meeting and timely incident investigations
- Customers are not to wait for service longer than agreed upon time.
- Communication between customers and dispatch is such a way that the customer always knows what they can expect and is notified when there are any changes in plans.
- Communicates closely with the plant manager
- Ensure that procedures in place are properly followed.
- Perform ride-a-longs with drivers to understand the job and any items to improve upon
- Understands the equipment used and advises for changes for the next contract renewal
- Knows the cost to the plant floor of material
The Transportation manager is the right hand of the General Manager is would back up the GM when off site or vacations. The position also back up the office manager for the following duties when they are out.
- Providing customer service by answering customer calls and responding appropriately
- Preparing Payroll
- Data Entry
- Input all raw material loads on a daily basis
- Confirm all finished feed loads on a daily basis
- Confirm all supplement loads as they arrive
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mooresville, IN 46158: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supply Chain & Logistics Occupations: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
