Transportation Operations Manager Jobs in Hammond, IN

The Transportation Manager contributes to the success of Univar Solutions by acting as the primary Transportation leader at a branch location within a defined District and managing the P&L.   

The TM provides Transportation leadership at the assigned branch encompassing both private fleet and common carrier modes. Leads a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers and collaborates with the Operations Manager, Commercial leadership, and District Transportation Manager.    

WHAT YOU'LL DO:  

General & People Management   

• Accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of the branch   

• Transportation operation to include delivering the assigned annual operating plan and cost savings objectives   

• Develop and manage after-hours Transportation support for the branch location   

• Manage the execution of retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet drivers within the branch   

• Manage and develop the Transportation Supervisor and Dispatcher   

• Responsible for all disciplinary and coaching of Transportation employees at the branch   

• Accountable for the weekly submission and accuracy of hourly payroll   

• Responsible for the collective bargaining of Transportation drivers at unionized sites (if applicable)   

Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization    

• Directly responsible for maintaining an efficient cost advantaged company private fleet at a branch location    

• Maximize driver DOT HOS    

• Manage execution of route plans to reduce regional Cost Per Mile (CPM) on private fleets   

• Mode mix and management   

• Coach safe and efficient driving techniques; ensuring safety, regulatory and DOT compliance    

• Develop effective relationships with internal business partners   

Route Guide and Lane Management    

• Manages the execution of lane level sourcing of the Private, Common, and dedicated fleets at the branch    

• Provide interface and direction for common carriers on issues and improvement    

• Implements strategies for on-time delivery performance for company owned private fleet and carriers alike    

• Ensures compliance to established route guides    

Capacity Management    

• Manage and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support a 20% surge in volume using private fleet, common carrier, or dedicated carrier solutions    

• Ensure carrier execution against transportation requirements, meeting requirements of customers    

• Collaborate with other DTMs within the region for any dedicated capacity needs to ensure capacity requirements for the branch    

Asset Utilization    

• Manage local Transportation team and provide guidance to Transportation supervisor(s) and dispatchers on the effective and efficient use of the private fleet    

• Deliver transportation productivity agenda by focusing on asset optimization, improving fuel economy, maximizing DOT HOS, reducing reliance on CC capacity, payload efficiency, route optimization & wait time reduction    

• Deliver transportation service targets, shipping and delivering loads on time    

• Develop, and implement capital replacement needs for all private fleet assets within the branch    

• Assist in the development of and accountable for delivering plans that ensure the efficient gains in asset utilization within the branch   

• Support of the annual procurement bid and bid readiness   

• Development of the right portfolio of carriers for the branch to ensure adequate capacity availability at costs that deliver against our AOP   

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:    

• Bachelor's Degree, required 

• Master's Degree, preferred 

• Minimum of 7 years of logistics/Transportation/supply-chain experience   

• Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations strongly desired   

• Previous experience in distribution environment preferred.   

• Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL, as well as legal, regulatory, and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations.   

• Multi-year experience managing private fleets with demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness   

• Experience in managing direct reports and indirect reports   

• Budgeting (P&L) experience   

• Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence across internal/external functions.    

• Demonstrated drive for results and sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and address conflict constructively/problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment.   

• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.   

• Ability to lead and manage process change and organizational change   

• Highly effective collaboration between operations, transportation planning, and commercial critical   

• Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of how to maximize private fleet efficiencies coupled with exceptionally strong interpersonal and influencing skills are critical for success   

• Strong fleet dispatching experience   

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:  

Our Location: 8500 South Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs, IL 60480

PAY & BENEFITS: 

• The salary range for this position is $106,060 - $120,000 annually.

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location 

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs. 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:   

• Strong work/life flexibility 

• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company 

• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews. 

• Competitive pay and benefits