Transportation Logistics Manager

G3 Enterprises Job Applicant Privacy Notice G3 Enterprises is looking for a Manager of Logistics and Transportation to join our growing team in Modesto, CA! Why G3? G3 Enterprises is an industry leader in packaging, logistics, real estate and minerals solutions. Our diverse portfolio of businesses create a variety of opportunities for career growth. We believe in fully leveraging the talent within our organization, presenting employees with challenging work, opportunities for job rotations, special projects, and a changing landscape. Apply Today! We Exist for You to Succeed. Job Description: Summary Responsible for the operation of the organization's truck dispatch function across various lines of business that involve multiple commodities and equipment types. Manages the carrier relationships and ensures that customer service is maintained at a high level. Responsible for creating and executing financial plans for specific business units. Essential Functions This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. • Manages a high volume, multi mode/equipment operations dispatch team. • Analyzes the transportation function in order to achieve maximum efficiency and quality service. • Performs overall resource and workload management. • Manages all aspects of customer service including but not limited to, escalated calls, schedule reminder calls, and post service survey calls. • Manages all aspects of the freight brokerage process. • Negotiates rates paid to the carrier and rates paid by the customer. • Utilizes industry knowledge of carriers, rates, and desirable lanes. • Manages systems and processes required to accurately bill customers and pay carriers. • Maintains knowledge of all aspects of carrier development. • Maintains daily contact with carriers. • Tenders load information. • Manages both carrier and driver service needs to meet on-time expectations. • Locates and secures equipment. • Maintains records of performance and metrics. • Identifies opportunities that reduce cost. • Develops annual business plan that includes: financial objectives, business objectives including continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and morale. • Responsible for capital spending plans and organizational policies. • Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions. • Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity. • Participates in department and interdepartmental planning and management teams and works cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization. • Ensures adequate facilities for ongoing effective operation. • Maintains consistent communication with all areas of G3. • Works across functional boundaries to meet internal and external customer requirements. • Develops or approves recommendations to change systems, policies, and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation. • Ensures employee conformance to established best practices and proper training of staff. • Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance. Supervisory Responsibilities • Develops, coaches and mentors peers, indirect and subordinate staff. • If accountable for the work of others, conducts performance evaluations; reviews and communicates salary adjustments; rewards employees or takes disciplinary action, as necessary; addresses complaints and resolves issues. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativ…

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