Transportation & Logistics Manager
La Porte, TX 
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Posted 27 days ago
Job Description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Transportation Manager, the Transportation and Logistics Manager is responsible for all localized activities of Bulk, Roll off and Non bulk Transportation and management of the Maintenance department. Reporting directly to our Transportation Director, you will work very closely with the Dispatch team, Billing Team, Maintenance, and Operations Manager. Accountable for the efficiency and professionalism of all drivers while maintaining all safety standards and complying with DOT regulations. Expected to provide strong leadership to drivers to maximize operations.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop maintain, and promote an elite workplace quality, performance, appearance, and effectiveness.
  • Set clear expectations, lead, coordinate, and manage all Transportation functions.
  • Work closely across other departments/facilities including Admin, Ops, Sales in order to satisfy customer requirements and create strong performance standards.
  • Work with maintenance department to ensure all equipment meets the DOT and CSA requirements.
  • Analyze facility budget requests, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement while identify areas in which cost reductions and program improvements can be made.
  • Monitors equipment to ensure all PM and inspections are completed timely while working with maintenance manager.
  • Ensuring all preventative maintenance obligations are consistently met and equipment meets the DOT and CSA requirements.
  • Performs weekly facility inspections and semi-monthly driver ride along
  • Ensures all permit books for each tractor or truck are up to date
  • Monitors Samsara and provides constructive feedback to drivers as necessary.
  • Successfully manage employee performance while mentoring and guiding the overall growth of the transportation fleet.
  • Promote a positive safety culture and safe work activities by conducting safety audits, conducting monthly driver meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
  • All other duties assigned.


Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of transportation management experience
  • Must have experience managing: Dispatchers; Drivers; Managers (Ops/Maintenance) etc.
  • Must have 5 years P&L responsibility
  • Knowledge of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal waste.
  • Understanding of CSA scores and DOT requirements
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
  • Ability to analyze information and suggest improvements.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills.

Physical Demands:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
  • Works with frequent interruptions
  • Regular attendance

What We Offer You:

  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.


Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 to 12 years
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