Job DetailsJob Summary: The Manger- Scheduling is responsible for optimizing the reloadable bulk transportation assets in assigned region by communication with terminals, local dispatchers, drivers, and third party logistics providers. Strategize with department director on vision and implementation of better practices. Serve as an example to the rest of the Scheduling team and assist in the high level management.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Day-to-day management of the Central Scheduling/Planning team
- Prioritize freight based on available truck capacity
- Accept or reject freight based on regional network balance
- Support company and affiliate operations by planning, dispatching, and recovering freight
- Work closely with terminal dispatchers and leadership to both cover their available freight and utilize available assets
- Optimize the reloadable network by decreasing empty miles travelled.
- Strategize with leadership at the OTR Dispatch Center and the Departmental Director on how to improve operational utility as well as meet and exceed company objectives
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Benefits- Medical
- Dental/Vision
- Basic Life/Voluntary Life
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Digital health through Recuro
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Employer Match and Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESSP) {QCWC and QC Canada not eligible}
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
RequirementsSkills and Abilities:- Strong leadership skills, with a background in management in the transportation Industry
- 3+ years in the transportation industry; bulk chemical a plus, but not required
- Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite to track information/data, generate reports, and provide KPI's to departmental leadership
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Dispatch, planning, and leadership experience
- Adaptable, skilled at evaluating options, and generating solutions
- Prior experience with TMW and Isaac fleet management software a plus
- Google Apps knowledge a plus
- Day-to-day management of the Central Scheduling/Planning team
- Prioritize freight based on available truck capacity
- Accept or reject freight based on regional network balance
- Support company and affiliate operations by planning, dispatching, and recovering freight
- Work closely with terminal dispatchers and leadership to both cover their available freight and utilize available assets
- Optimize the reloadable network by decreasing empty miles travelled.
- Strategize with leadership at the OTR Dispatch Center and the Departmental Director on how to improve operational utility as well as meet and exceed company objectives
- Miscellaneous tasks as assigned
Education and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree or comparable relevant work experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Additional Job InformationPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work: - This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel Requirements: 25%
Company InformationWork Environment:
- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office and computer equipment.
- Safety First environment - Complacency is not an option.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee will regularly and repetitively be required to talk, hear, sit, type, reach and grasp in a typical office environment.
- This position may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping or crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
