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Transportation Operations Manager

Messer Americas

Berryville, AR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Messer rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Messer

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.0

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.0 out of 10

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Based on 3,676 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Messer

  • 93%

    93% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 92%

    92% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

  • 86%

    86% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

    say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

Featured by Messer, based on 22 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Job Summary:
Lead and manage daily Transportation Operations for assigned location(s) by providing properly trained and prepared driver and equipment resources to ensure continuous product supply to Messer NA customers. Typical location will make and deliver multiple product lines. Lead cross-functional support teams on continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Significant involvement with all Logistics action plans to support the Regional Supply network.
Why Messer?
Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.
The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.
Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.
Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Exercise visible leadership with respect to local implementation of global/national/regional safety programs and initiatives.
  • Champion and manage the SHEQ Activity, i.e., Safety meetings, Safety Talks, IMSS/IMS, and Site Quality Plan.
  • Lead incident/injury investigations; seek out and address the root cause of accidents, near misses, and potential incidents (good catches). Work closely with SHEQ.
  • Recruit and select properly qualified drivers and oversee training to ensure resources are available to meet daily schedule requirements.
  • Drive a continuous improvement focus on all aspects of the location management, process and people.
  • Provide timely and pertinent feedback to NOC teams to improve daily Transportation operations.
  • Implement and support national transport process changes and initiatives.
  • Manage and motivate excellent performance and organization of office staff and drivers to support business targets (bid management, vacation coverage, etc.)
  • Counsel, coach and discipline employees as necessary regarding performance-related issues.
  • Address employee and labor relations issues in collaboration with management and HR; build a successful relationship with the Union Business Agent as applicable.
  • Manage the daily hours of service for drivers and ensure compliance with Messer and legal/regulatory requirements
  • Develop and implement Productivity Improvement Projects to improve upon Key Productivity Indicators; model High-Performance Organization principles
  • Manage maintenance programs for vehicles, equipment and customer stations (planning, inventory management)
  • Monitor and manage costs at a local level to maintain a cost-effective Transportation operation.
  • Lead Location Administration - purchase cards, budgeting, customer billing, driver payroll, onboard recording systems
  • Manage Transportation-related SAP processes
  • Encourage and demonstrate cross-functional collaboration
  • Lead process to ensure after-hours coverage for the location to meet customer demands
  • Assist in the coordination of response to support the demands of major plant and on-site locations during outages
  • Six Sigma certification with an emphasis on cross-functional and Transport specific improvement projects
  • Provide mentoring support for newer or less experienced Transport Managers in their respective region
  • Lead project implementation initiatives for new technology including on-site training and support

Qualifications:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, HSD with 7 years of experience in a supervisory role is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role

Preferred
  • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations.
  • Knowledge of National Labor Relations Board regulations (preferred)
  • Familiar with PM based maintenance programs
  • A strong degree of computer literacy
  • Familiarity with Messer Distribution systems a plus (Gold, PeopleNet, SAP)
  • Good Communication Skills- must be able to effectively communicate with office staff, drivers, and senior management
  • Must have strong coaching skills

About Messer:
Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.
If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Working at Messer

Perks for frontline workers

From Messer, via Breakroom

  • Health insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Ongoing training & development opportunities

About Messer, in their own words

From Messer

Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in the company’s daily operations.

Company values

From Messer

Our Mission: To become the premier supplier of choice for industrial, medical and specialty gas solutions, admired for our safety culture, customer focus, performance, and innovation.

Our Vision: ​As the leading privately held provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gas solutions, we are the first choice for customers and employees.

Our Purpose: We help people drive progress.

At Messer, we know people – who are welcomed and empowered – create our success. Whether you’re a recent graduate starting your career or returning to the workforce after a break, you might be the perfect fit to spark innovative thinking and bring creative new ideas to our growing team.

From ongoing training and development opportunities to tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, you’ll feel valued and get to make a real impact.

We’re expanding into new markets and creating technologies that impact nearly every aspect of daily life, with new and exciting opportunities for you to thrive every single day. Will you join us?

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