Transportation Manager (Multi-Million Dollar Food Co.)
- Transportation Manager
- Location: Piscatway NJ
- Salary: Up to $110,000 + benefits
A highly successful and fast-growing global food business is now looking to hire a new Transportation Manager to help propel and elevate the business to the next level.
This Transportation Manager position is an intriguing and exciting mix of both strategic + tactical 'hands-dirty' operations. The successful candidate will be managing a team of drivers, ensuring the most optimal delivery routes/scheduling, and promoting a safe and compliant environment. The ideal candidate will have had experience with managing and developing people, being innovative in creating continuous improvement practices, and someone who's not afraid to get their hands dirty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee customer service aspects of transportation dept.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Mentor and develop a staff of drivers and supervisors to maximize company potential
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- 5+ year's experience in logistics or transportation
- 3+ year's experience hiring and managing a team
- Experience with routing/margin enhancements
- Bachelor's degree (preferred, NOT required)
- Food industry experience is a plus
- A hand-on approach to leadership
