Transportation Manager (Fleet Motor Carrier) - ZMC Logistics

Shift and schedule

• Weekends as needed
• Full-Time M-F Dayshift but may need to adjust as needed

Summary job description
Company Overview
ZMC Logistics LLC is a rapidly expanding transportation and logistics company dedicated to providing exceptional service and timely delivery solutions. ZMC is the in-house carrier for the M. Simon Zook Co. Family of Businesses and a for-hire motor carrier moving freight throughout the Northeast region and beyond. ZMC Logistics operates a fleet of late model tractors and over 100 trailers consisting of food and feed-grade liquid tankers, pneumatic dry-bulk food tankers, and dry vans.

Responsibilities:

• Driver Recruiting and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain top-performing drivers, and supervisors as needed ensuring a stable and efficient workforce.
• DOT Compliance: Ensure all drivers and supervisors comply with Department of Transportation, and other agencies regulations and company policies, maintaining the highest standards of safety and legal adherence.
• Optimize outbound and backhaul opportunities to maximize revenue and improve fleet efficiency by offering guidance and directives to management team.
• Transportation Expense Reduction: Assist and support the Transportation President to identify and implement cost-saving measures within transportation operations, enhancing overall profitability.
• Oversee, support, coordinate the transportation department’s daily activities, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching vehicles and drivers
• Meet transportation performance metrics as assigned to you by the Transportation President.
• Assist with developing and maintaining staff performance metrics and reports, use data to identify areas for improvement.
• Learn all aspects of dispatch and fill in during vacations, and personal days.
• Oversee and support the Fleet Service Manager to ensure proper and timely repair of the fleet, ensuring vehicles are in optimal condition and minimizing downtime.
• Maintain/own fuel tax data entry to drive timely IFTA filing by third-party provider.
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are addressed to include accurate reporting, insurance processes, remedial training, disciplinary action, and root cause analysis.
• Additional responsibilities as necessary

Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.
• 5+ years’ direct management experience in fleet transportation or logistics field to include both salaried and hourly workforce.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations for transportation.
• Proficiency in transportation software (TMS)
• Flexibility to work extended or adjusted hours or weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).
• Above average organizational, time management, and recordkeeping.
• Escalated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines. An expert at multitasking.
• Extremely flexible and adaptable to manage unexpected changes or challenges. Must maintain involvement.
• The manager must remain aware of everything taking place under his/her watch and able to report accurately to the Transportation President.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance starting Day 1
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental AFLAC coverages available
• Company-paid life insurance from Day 1
• Supplemental voluntary life insurance available
• Vacation and PTO hours starting Day 1 (prorated for balance of year)
• 8 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Incentive
• And more...

This is not a complete listing of all job duties for this role. It serves as a representation of the job duties an employee in this role will typically perform.

Apply directly to the Transportation President by submitting your resume with cover letter to: [email protected]. Call (800)327-4406 ext 202 if you would like more information or have questions.