Transportation Manager

Imperial Dade has a Transportation Manager role available in Kentwood MI! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.   The Transportation Manager supervises daily transportation activities and personnel to ensure functions are performed according to our standards and guidelines.   You will work from Monday - Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm with the ability to be flexible on work hours/shifts. You will: Manage a cohesive, collaborative team, including supervisors, dispatchers, clerks, routers, and drivers Maximize the use of our transportation options: box trucks, tractors, and trailers Manage relationships with vendors  Ensure all drivers comply with company, federal, state, and local laws and regulations  Ensure mandatory reporting (Hut, IFTA) is done on time and accurately  Develop KPIs for the transportation staff's performance  Develop continuous improvement plans for key metrics    You have: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Previous experience in transportation, preferably in a related industry Supervisory experience is strongly preferred  Class A driver's license is preferred Thorough knowledge of material handling equipment and traffic management A good working knowledge of government regulations about transportation Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel A working knowledge of SmartDrive and Roadnet is a plus