ISO Transportation Manager

Heniff Transportation Systems

St Louis, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Growth, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Diversity Recruiting, English Language, Government, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Load Planning, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, OSHA, People Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Sales, Sales Management, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
St Louis, Missouri
POSTED
2 days ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary 

The ISO Transportation Manager is responsible for all transportation related activities of an ISO Depot, including promoting business growth and customer satisfaction. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

  • Supervise Driver Managers including ensuring accurate and efficient dispatching and load planning. 

  • Develop positive relationships with customers including coordinating activities, resolving issues, and soliciting work. 

  • Monitor and train staff for consistent and efficient processes including proper dispatching.   

  • Coordinate as needed with yard, shop, and wash leadership to ensure timely and efficient execution of activities to meet customer needs. 

  • Ensure chassis and tractors are kept current with servicing and inspections.    

  • Recruiting, hiring, termination of drivers and terminal staff. 

  • Manage dispatch to identify resource needs and training and development needs are met 

  • Enforce and practice all safety rules of the Company and all government agencies, including but not limited to DOT and OSHA 

  • Ensure both internal and external customers are treated with courtesy, discretion, and sound judgement 

  • Communicate with Sales department where appropriate including potential new customer opportunities. 

  • Other duties as assigned by Depot Manager   

 

Job Requirements 

Education and Experience:  

  • High school diploma or GED required 

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience  

  • Staff supervision experience 

  • Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations 

  • Experience managing a location of similar scope 

  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule 

 

 Essential Qualifications:     

  • Proven ability to motivate, develop, and mentor staff in order to optimize their performance 

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills  

  • Solid communication skills and attention to detail 

  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization 

  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change 

  • Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion 

  • Demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude  

  • Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace  

  • Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organization 

  • Proven problem solver, anticipates challenges and is both responsive and resourceful 

  • Must be able to work weekends and Holidays as needed 

  • Be on call as required 

 

Language Skills:

  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently 

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to enter shop and tank wash environments (with proper safety gear) as needed to facilitate communications with those functions 

  • Must be able to walk around the terminal facilities to facilitate security inspections and communicate with drivers or other visitors as needed 

  • Long periods of sitting in front of a computer screen may be required 

  • Occasionally required to stand, reach, bend and lift up to 25 pounds  

  • Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner 

 

Work Environment:   

  • The position typically operates in a standard office environment. 

  • This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. 

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Generous Vacation Time

  • Company Paid Holidays

  • Company 401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching Contributions

  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

At Heniff, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

About the Company

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Heniff Transportation Systems