Transportation Manager jobs in Tennessee

Transportation Manager manages and coordinates the daily operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Implements operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Manager monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to meet forecasted capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Manager manages relations with transportation providers to ensure the achievement of required service levels. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Transportation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Transportation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Transportation Manager
  • SE Independent Delivery Services
  • Lebanon, TN FULL_TIME
  • Be part of something great

    Southeast Independent Delivery Service was founded in 1999 and we partner with experienced, diligent and passionate people to deliver on our promise of quality customer service and safety. We understand that we are a team and our employees, and independent contractors are at the forefront of our business, focusing on consistently providing the quality customer care our customers have come to expect from us.

    The health of our employees is vital, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision along with paid vacation time and holidays. We also offer a 401k Retirement Program because planning for the future is just as important as being a success in the present. We are proud to give all our team members the opportunity to earn a steady income and advance in their career.

     

    This is what your day may look like:

    • Manage Delivery and/or Shuttle
    • Work closely with other transportation managers, ensuring routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
    • Ensure safety processes and procedures are met or exceeded by inspecting equipment, logs, DVIR’s, and Hours of service records.
    • Be a positive self-starter that thrives working alone and in a team environment.
    • Ability to inspire and recruit team members, providing training as needed.
    • Manage a team of independent professional contractors.
    • Manage and monitor performance metrics- including survey and safety scores.
    • Work with all levels of management to build a positive work environment and improve team morale.
    • Interact heavily with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments within Rooms To Go on a daily basis.
    • Monitor all deliveries and routes in DispatchTrack from start to finish.
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    What we require:

    • Minimum 2 years of logistics management experience
    • Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices
    • Strong problem solving and leadership skills
    • Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations
    • Ability to work flex schedule and be on call as needed


     

    Southeast Independent Delivery Service is an equal opportunity employer.

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

     

     

    What’s in it for you?

     

    Benefits and Perks

    We offer a comprehensive benefits & perks package including 401k company match, profit sharing, vision, dental, health and life insurance, disability coverage, vacation, sick time, holiday pay, award winning wellness & fitness programs, employee discounts on furniture, and more! 

     

    We provide a comfortable, friendly work environment with the added peace of mind of working for a financially stable, growth-oriented company.

     

    Career Mobility: We’re a rapidly expanding company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth, with multiple career paths.

    Wellness & Fitness: At SE Independent Delivery Services, we believe promoting a healthy lifestyle is one of the keys to success at home and work. We’re a fit friendly workplace with an award-winning wellness program.

    Diversity: With over 300 employees and growing, diversity is a part of every day life at SE Independent Delivery Services. Here you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities and backgrounds because we know that an inclusive company culture is what makes us successful.

     

     

    SE Independent Delivery is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

     

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

     

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Transportation Manager
  • Signify North America Corporation
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job TitleTransportation ManagerJob DescriptionWe're looking for a Transportation Manager to join our Distribution Team in Memphis, TN.Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive. Our culture...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Transportation Manager
  • United Recovery and Remarketing
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: Shift: First Shift We are United Auto Exchange (UAX), the industry's most innovative wholesale auto auction and a winner of the 'Auction of the Year' award. Our success has been built...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Transportation Manager
  • unitedrecoveryremarketing
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: We are United Auto Exchange (UAX), the industry's most innovative wholesale auto auction and a winner of the 'Auction of the Year' award. Our success has been built on providing excep...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Service Manager
  • Master's Transportation
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:We are searching for a Service Manager that is extremely detailed, exhibits a high sense of accountability for workload, and enjoys process improvement and management. The right candid...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Finance Manager, Transportation Support
  • Amazon
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • DESCRIPTIONAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. Operations is at the heart of what we do, delivering millions of packages each day and fulfilling customer orders ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Transportation Manager
  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Livermore, CA
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our custo...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • Alpla
  • McDonough, GA
  • ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top com...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • Ryder System
  • Terre Haute, IN
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  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • Ryder System
  • Lagrange, GA
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  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • McLane Company
  • Carney's Point, NJ
  • McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the foref...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • Ryder System
  • Dayton, OH
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  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transport Manager
  • Procter & Gamble
  • London, England
  • Job Location London, England Job Description Procter & Gamble (P&G) are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Mov...
  • 5/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation Manager
  • Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
  • Aurora, CO
  • **This role is not open for submissions from outside staffing agencies** Transportation Manager $75,000-$80,000 The Tran...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Manager jobs
$90,509 to $125,660

Transportation Manager in Boca Raton, FL
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January 02, 2020
Transportation Manager in Atlanta, GA
The division shapes Seattle’s present and future transportation system to create healthy communities, support a thriving economy, improve our environment, and empower people by offering safe, efficient, and equitable choices for how and when to travel.
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Transportation Manager in Schenectady, NY
Transportation Managers, also called Logistics Managers, work to maximize productivity while eliminating waste and minimizing risk and error in order to improve productivity and profits.
December 01, 2019