Job description

One of the Midwest's largest fresh food producers is for a Transportation/Logistics Manager to join their established Grand Rapids, MI team. A successful Logistics Manager is analytical, well-organized and excels in communication.

Transportation/Logistics Manager Responsibilities

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking
• Planning, organizing, and managing drivers to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.
• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.
• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.
• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, DOT compliance, and government regulations.
• Billing and invoicing all incoming product and freight; Tracking return freight & preparing all documentation
• Reporting any shortage, overage and rejections for freight customers
• Maintaining full truck capacity, troubleshooting for over and under capacity issues
• Maintaining schedule for all drivers and manage time off requests
• Exemplify strong internal and external Customer Service in the Logistics department
• Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits, and attending company safety meetings.

Transportation/Logistics Manager Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field.

· At least 2 years experience in the transportation industry in a management role.

· Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics. Background of being a driver or dispatcher is a plus but not required.

· Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.

· Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software

· Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.

· Excellent leadership skills and strong conflict resolution capabilities

Pay: dependent on experience

About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company

Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals company, is proud to serve the West Michigan business community with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.

Since 1996, Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids has been empowered by our work of connecting people with great jobs and great companies. We are energized by our mission of helping people be successful. We love making a difference in people’s lives and careers. To us, it’s more than a job, it’s an opportunity. It’s belief in your abilities and in your talents and in you. It’s more than a job. It’s your future.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience with DOT Compliance?

Work Location: One location

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