Traffic Manager

Job Summary

The Traffic Manager will manage drivers and traffic office to ensure service, availability and productivity in the most cost effective and safe manor to best serve our varied customer base.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Oversee / Manage drivers and their functions
• Negotiate favorable freight rates for branch location
• Coordinate outbound material loads
• Organize work orders and transfer to warehouse for picking
• Track freight accruals and report to bookkeeping
• Maintain material receiving schedule
• Understand and abide by all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Audit daily driver logbooks
• Maintain records as required by D.O.T.
• Coordinate completed delivery tickets and forward to billing/invoicing
• Supply sales with freight information as requested
• Assist in warehouse supervisor training re: proper paperwork procedures
• Complete, coordinate and forward export order paperwork to customs as required
• Completes annual employee performance reviews for department personnel
• Performs appropriate coaching of department employees, including reprimands and/or disciplinary actions as required, in accordance with company policy
• Formulate and maintain/update procedural manuals for all major department functions
• Regularly analyze department performance using specific management reports
• Implement and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Act as liaison for regular communication among departments and customers
• Special projects as assigned by management

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation requirements relating to ground transportation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as good negotiating skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure