About Us:EMR isone ofthe world’s leading metal recycling companieswith a history spanning decades.At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued.We believe in teamwork and collaboration.Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement planswith company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!
I.Summary
The Transportation Manager will be directly responsible for the control of road transport staff, drivers, assets and contractors while executing sustainable haulage activity to deliver optimum operational performance along with high levels of safety and customer satisfaction. This position requires frequent travel within the region. Ultimately, an outstanding Transportation Manager has a keen sense of business, is a team player and possesses a strong work ethic.
II.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive a positive ES&H culture throughout the road transport team and promote safe working activitiesConduct safety meetings with the road transport team, audits and attend EMR management safety meetingsConduct investigations in cooperation with HR and ES&H to determine causes of incidents and improve safe practicesOversee and promote excellent standards of customer serviceActively encourage feedback from the road transport team and support creativity and new ideasCollaborate with other stakeholders to achieve broader EMR policies, procedures, goals and objectivesOversee the management of the staff and drivers, including recruitment, training, HR functions etc.Manage activities related to efficient dispatching, routing and tracking EMR vehicles and assetsEnsure that optimal levels of vehicle utilization are achievedSupport the building of strong and cost-effective relationships with 3P trucking contractors, specialized haulers and related suppliersDevelop and maintain effective maintenance programs for all assets including vehicles, trailers and containersAnalyze expenditure, haulage recovery and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies and budgets for costs controlServe as a liaison to the commercial team and assist in all necessary logistics operationsConduct investigations to verify and resolve customer or trade complaints. Raise records of complaints with EMRActively communicate to the TRP staff what is going on in the business. And always promote communication to your team across all levels of the business.
III.Required Skills / Abilities
Familiarity with relevant ES&H legislation is essentialProven track record of effective P&L and cost control managementAbility to communicate at all levelsCurrent CDL would be considered beneficial
IV.Education & Experience
Bachelors degree or comparable work experienceMinimum five years road transport management experience requiredPrevious management of a team of transport staff and assets across more than one site
V.Other Job Demands
While performing the essential functions of this job, the Transportation Manager will be working in an office environment. However, may be required to frequently travel through production environments. The employee may be near moving mechanical parts and will be exposed to all weather conditions. The noise level in the environment can be loud and will require ear protection. The Transportation Manager will be required to operate a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, etc. The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.#LI-Onsite
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