Zone Transport Manager II

Principal Responsibilities Exercise visible leadership with respect to local implementation of global/national/regional safety programs and initiatives. Champion and manage the SHEQ Activity, i.e. Safety meetings, Safety Talks, IMSS/IMS, and Site Quality Plan. Lead incident/injury investigations; seek out and address the root cause of accidents, near misses, and potential incidents (good catches). Work closely with SHEQ. Recruit and select properly qualified drivers and oversee training to ensure resources are available to meet daily schedule requirements. Drive a continuous improvement focus on all aspects of the location management, process and people. Provide timely and pertinent feedback to National Operations Center teams to improve daily Transportation operations. Implement and support national transport process changes and initiatives. Manage and motivate excellent performance and organization of office staff and drivers to support business targets (bid management, vacation coverage, etc.) Counsel, coach and discipline employees as necessary regarding performance-related issues. Address employee and labor relations issues in collaboration with management and HR. Manage the daily hours of service for drivers and ensure compliance with Messer and legal/regulatory requirements Develop and implement Productivity Improvement Projects to improve upon Key Productivity Indicators. Manage maintenance programs for vehicles, equipment and customer stations (planning, inventory management) Monitor and manage costs at a local level to maintain a cost-effective Transportation operation. Lead Location Administration - purchasing cards, budgeting, customer billing, driver payroll, and on-board recording systems. Manage Transportation-related SAP processes Encourage and demonstrate cross-functional collaboration Lead process to ensure after-hours coverage for the location to meet customer demands Assist in the coordination of response to support the demands of major plant and on-site locations during outages Six Sigma certification with an emphasis on cross-functional and Transport specific improvement projects Provide mentoring support for newer or less experienced Transport Managers in their respective region Lead project implementation initiatives for new technology including on-site training and support Qualifications: Required Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role Preferred Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations Knowledge of National Labor Relations Board regulations (preferred) Familiar with PM based maintenance programs A strong degree of computer literacy Familiarity with Messer Distribution systems a plus (Gold, PeopleNet, SAP) Good communication skills - must be able to effectively communicate with office staff, drivers and senior management Must have strong coaching skills Join us and you will be part of a company that values and supports your career. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed. If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)