Transportation Manager

Company: Metromont
Location: Hiram
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Application_instructions: Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont, LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes for Transportation Manager to be part of our dynamic team! This position opening is to be located at our Hiram, GA location. Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner working side by sine with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides out customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are - and who we've been for nearly a century.

The overall duties of a Transportation Manager Include:

• Manage the operation and maintenance of assigned region of Metromont's trucking fleet.
• Manage fleet department budget.
• Oversee DOT compliance and reporting relating to trucking fleet.
• Develop and implement vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance program.
• Develop and maintain outside vendor and service provider relationships.
• Track trailer utilization, moving assets where they are best needed within Metromont to minimize rental expense.
• Track and drive optimal use of Metromont owned trucking assets.
• Identify and execute coaching sessions with drivers to manage driving behavior.
• Plan, organize, and manage hauling staff to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Comply with transportation-related regulations, as well as safety rules and government regulations.
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
• Create and maintain partnerships with approved third-party carriers.
• Ensure all drivers have correct and up to date qualifications.
• Maintain and complete accurate records.
• Work with other Regional Transportation Managers or Haul Managers to share/develop Metromont best practices.
• Visit jobsites and/or drop lots as required for planning and to understand space limitations when delivering loaded trailers.
• Take part in outside organization seminars/events to stay current on trucking industry direction and available resources.
• Must adhere to all Metromont and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Housekeeping as needed to maintain work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner. How do we take care of you?Benefits
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision Insurance, Telehealth, and Health Savings Account available on your first day of employment
  • Wellness Program to support employee health
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Vacation
  • 7 paid holidays
  • Safety Shoe voucher - $150
  • Continuing Education Program
    
    Characteristics:
    • Ability to coach and train others
    • Demonstrates good judgment
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Able to meet deadlines
    • Able to communicate clearly and effectively
    • Knowledgeable of DOT regulations
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Above average ability to manage multiple priorities
    • Strategic, long-term planner
    • Able to adapt to changes in work schedules, tasks, or processes
    • Values and demonstrates safe working behaviors Education and Technology:
      • Associates or Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required
      • Previous transportation and DOT experience required
        
        Metromont, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities. The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law. No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
        
        
        
        
        
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