Hybrid Transportation Manager - Potosi, MO chez Purcell Tire & Rubber Company

Description

MISSION

To plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations of the manufacturing division in order to safely facilitate the delivery and pickup of customer tires for transportation to/from Purcell Tire retread plants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES  

• Coordinate with Retread Plant and DC for daily routes
• Communicate with our sales managers, customers & drivers for direct customer routes
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of company vehicles (trucks, vans, etc)
• Meet with Service Department daily regarding truck and trailer repairs/service (requires familiarity with truck & trailer equipment)
• Schedule regular inspections, repairs & compliance checks
• Coordinate 24/7 "help line" for drivers
• Select, negotiate with and manage relationships with third-party carriers or logistics providers
• Monitor carrier performance and resolve service issues
• Leased/Rental equipment - bid & negotiate rental/lease agreements and renewals
• Monitor fuel, labor, maintenance and other transportation costs
• Prepare and manage transportation budgets
• Ensure all transportation operations comply with local, national and international regulations (e.g. DOT, OSHA)
• Must be knowledgeable of DOT - Fed Motor Carrier Regulations including IFTA and other required filings
• Maintain proper documentation such as driver logs, permits and safety records
• International customs experience preferred (Canada)
• Work with Purcell Safety Department for Driver Safety Procedures
• Investigate accidents, delays and transportation-related complaints
• Generate repots on delivery times, costs, performance metrics, etc.
• Recommend improvements based on data analysis
• Maximizing the use of available space within vehicles to reduce the number of trips and lower transportation costs
• Protect Company Assets
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

DRUG TESTING

Purcell Tire tests for the presence of THC in all drug screenings for this position, due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job and the potential for injury or death when a tire is installed improperly, or a safety-related mechanical issue is not properly conveyed to a customer. It is a bona fide occupational qualification for service technicians to be unimpaired, so the Company will continue testing for THC and other drugs under the safety-sensitive exceptions allowed by your state.  

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 6-10 years
• Management Experience: 3-5 years
• Driver’s License Required: Must have valid Drivers License.  CDL preferred but not required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

Job-Specific KSA’s:

• Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety on the road.
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of highways and delivery routes.

Tools & Technology KSA’s:

• Computers and Programs — Knowledge and proficient use of computer hardware and software (AS400, Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Accounting software)
• Typing – Ability to type at 55 wpm
• Phone Systems – Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties
• Truck & Trailer – The ability to safely drive a truck and trailer including maneuvering turns, stopping the vehicle, driving on the highway, driving in communities, and backing the truck and trailer to a dock.
• Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Cognitive KSA’s:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to analyze, correct, and report detailed information accurately.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Communication KSA’s:

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.