Principal Responsibilities:- Lead safety activities related to the drivers and mechanics within the region. Leading by example and application of Behavioral Safety tenants will be important factors for success.
- Champion all regional HSEQ Activity - Safety Meetings, Safety Talks, Behavioral Safety, Intelex, IMS and IMSS. Lead implementation of global/national/regional HSEQ programs and initiatives
- Ensure consistent application of tools, processes, standards, policies, and procedures across the region and between regions as a member of the Area Transport Managers Peer Team.
- Ensure consistency in application of driver pay policies.
- Maintain a regional staffing strategy and plan to ensure required driver and equipment resources are available to support the regional supply strategy and on-going supply plans.
- Establish a driver hiring and retention program for the region. Support the Zone Transport Managers in hiring and retaining drivers and mechanics.
- Attract, hire, and provide professional development opportunities for Zone Transport management in the region.
- Provide labor relations and unit bargaining support for the region, ensuring consistency in approach within the region and across regions.
- Achieve continuous customer supply and operational efficiency metrics in conjunction with the Scheduling and Central Transport Management teams.
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain Planning and Scheduling teams to provide timely information, feedback, and data regarding planned and unplanned network shifts.
- Provide input into the annual budgeting process for capital investment planning, and regional operational inputs required to develop the annual plan.
- Develop location and regional budgets on an annual basis. Monitor costs at a local and regional level to maintain an efficient transportation operation. Organize and lead annual wage reviews.
- Develop and implement Productivity Improvement Projects to further improve key productivity indicators
- Lead cross functional collaboration to resolve all Non-Conforming Customer Site providing safe work environment for all employees
- Travel is required up to 50% of the time on the west coast
Functional skills:
- Negotiation skills [including negotiation and management of union contracts
- Six Sigma facilitation skills - use of data driven decision making and the ability to support and champion six sigma projects
Managerial skills:
- People management - experience managing personnel responsible for delivering Messer products to customers and demonstrated ability to encourage personnel to provide superior customer service in a team environment.
- Management through influence - working cross-functionally to achieve results in a lean environment
- Strong computer system aptitude and ability to use data to drive decisions
- Strong communication skills, supervisory experience in union environments highly desired
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or green belt a plus
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in a supervisory role with three or more years involving transportation processes
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $180,000.
