Delivery Manager- Traffic
Infra-Metals Co.
Wallingford, Connecticut
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Wallingford, Connecticut
POSTED
30+ days ago
Manage drivers and traffic office to ensure service, availability and productivity in the most cost effective and safe manor to best serve our varied customer base.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching Function in the Job: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function:
- Oversee / Manage drivers and their functions
- Negotiate favorable freight rates for branch location
- Coordinate outbound material loads
- Organize work orders and transfer to warehouse for picking
- Track freight accruals and report to bookkeeping
- Maintain material receiving schedule
- Understand and abide by all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Audit daily driver logbooks
- Maintain records as required by D.O.T.
- Coordinate completed delivery tickets and forward to billing/invoicing
- Supply sales with freight information as requested
- Assist in warehouse supervisor training re: proper paperwork procedures
- Complete, coordinate and forward export order paperwork to customs as required
- Completes annual employee performance reviews for department personnel
- Performs appropriate coaching of department employees , including reprimands and/or disciplinary actions as required, in accordance with company policy
- Formulate and maintain/update procedural manuals for all major department functions
- Regularly analyze department performance using specific management reports
- Implement and enforce all company policies and procedures
- Act as liaison for regular communication among departments and customers
- Special projects as assigned by management
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements relating to ground transportation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as good negotiating skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
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