Senior Transportation Operations Manager

Job Overview

Legacy Supply Chain is hiring an experienced Senior Transportation Operations Manager to support our fleet located in Brea, CA. The  Senior Transportation Operations Manager will be responsible responsible for overseeing the daily work of the operations which includes maximizing processes and procedures while meeting the customer expectations. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.

Schedule and Compensation

• Monday through Friday scheduled starting at 2:00am
• Starting salary between $90,000 and $100,000 per year

Job Details

What to expect as Senior Transportation Operations Manager:

• Supports the daily performance of fleet operations including safety, compliance, driver leadership, equipment utilization, and fleet maintenance
• Manage driver performance and activity to ensure a safe work environment and high level of customer service
• Identify and resolve delivery and scheduling problems through timely communication with customers, drivers, and delivery locations
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, federal and state regulations, as well as company rules and policies
• Create a positive work environment that is consistent with the Company’s values and objectives
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Lead workplace safety improvement through utilization of EHS and compliance processes, systems, policies and initiatives
• Ensure all operations are carried on in a service focused, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices
• Support the organization’s processes to remain legally compliant
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine financial data and use it to improve profitability
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Interview, train and supervise staff across sites and shifts
• Work with customer staff on-site to enhance service performance and productivity
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years of increased responsibility within supply chain or transportation functions
• 3 years of operations management experience within a transportation setting
• BA or BS preferred or equivalent related work experience
• Availability to lead team performance across 3 shift operations with primary working hours Monday through Friday beginning at 2am
• Experience managing local CDL drivers
• Strong analytical, financial, and P&L competencies required to succeed
• Knowledge of key transportation processes and current best practices
• Experience supervising driver dispatch department preferred
• Ability to influence and persuade in order to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact and convey business decisions with many different levels within the organization
• Experience with and knowledge of DOT regulations
• Proven work experience as an operations/transportation supervisor
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, and organizational skills

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

About Legacy Supply Chain

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits – and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.