Assistant Transportation Operations Manager

UFP Transportation, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits. Job Summary UFP Transportation is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager with a strong focus on best practices to drive operational excellence and profitability. This is a management in training position working closely with operations and sales to optimize network efficiencies, reduce logistics costs, and improve customer experience. UFPT offers a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with the opportunity to grow and develop skills as a leader. If you are a motivated, results driven individual with a passion for excellence, we would like to hear from you. The person is this role will report to the Transportation Operations Manager and will assist them and other team members to execute the overall strategic goals and growth plans. Location: Position can office out of Windsor, CO or Grand Rapids, MI Principle Duties & Responsibilities Assist in overseeing and coordinating transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, and fleet management. Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition. Implementing and executing transportation strategies and plans to optimize the movement of products, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Collaborating with operations, purchasing, sales and vendors to develop and implement solutions to optimize, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Establish and maintain relationships with carriers, negotiating contracts, rates, and service level agreements. Managing and overseeing resolution of operational issues with carriers and plants to include developing innovative approaches to continuously improve. Coordinating between transportation and plant shipping teams to educate and provides support on Transportation Systems Monitor internal processes to ensure transportation is flowing smoothly and effectively for all businesses in line with business metrics. Monitoring key metrics within the Transportation Management Systems and PowerBI. Ability to cover any Hub Manager or Load Planner duties and provide backup / flow to work coverage as needed. Support and drive to conclusion special projects as defined by leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred. 3 years transportation experience, fleet management preferred. Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, compliance, and documentation requirements. A critical thinker and decision maker who understands the effect of decisions on costs, productivity, and reliability. High energy, self-motivated, organized, and able to self-manage time and daily objectives, who can think and assess situations and make critical or strategic decisions. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with geographically operated fleets a plus. Proficiency in using transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software applications. Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and work outside regular business hours when required. Preferred experience and knowledge of UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines. 50% travel required Compensation & Benefit Information: Salary Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Bonus/Incentive Pay Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance. Benefits currently offered to our employees: Medical insurance Health savings account with company contribution Dental insurance Vision insurance Basic and voluntary life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid vacation and holidays Stock purchase program with employee discount Educational reimbursement Wellness programs and challenges Other supplemental benefits The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.

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