Sr. Manager, Transportation Operations

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

OPPORTUNITY

The purpose of this position is to manage Fleet Transportation Operations at all Hydrite facilities including Hydrite’s private fleet & dedicated carriers.

As a Sr. Manager, Transportation Operations, primary responsibilities include:

• Actively promote a safety-first culture where all employees are owners in creating a safe workplace according to Hydrite’s safety mission, vision and values.
• Establish and/or maintain a robust ongoing leadership development culture.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures for private and dedicated fleets.
• Counsel, consult and monitor department leaders in professionalism and business practices as well as company policies and procedures.
• Manage fleet financial results to established targets, partner with Accounting on month-end close activities, and participate in the annual budget activities related to the fleet.
• Maintain an environment of continuous improvement through the development and monitoring of KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Transportation Planning Team and Site Operations to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Monitor systems and processes to ensure they are being followed appropriately and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage Hydrite’s dedicated fleet providers to ensure on-site activities are safe, compliant, and efficient. 
• This position reports to the Director of Transportation.
• Direct reports may include:
  • Fleet Compliance & Equipment Manager
  • Regional Transportation Manager(s)
• Indirect reports may include:
  • Drivers
  • Transportation Managers and Supervisors
  • Transportation Support Coordinators

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Director of Transportation

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years’ experience in transportation management required with private fleet management highly preferred
• Bulk experience preferred
• Multiple site management required
• 3+ years managing managers required
• Experience working with a Transportation Management System (TMS); BluJay/E2Open exposure a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel required. Must have proven communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Travel to branches as needed.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and equipment and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor.
• 30% travel (mostly WI, IA, IL)
• Can work from Milwaukee or Madison area.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the team.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WHY HYDRITE?  

Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out:  https://vimeo.com/201673899

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