Transportation Manager

Position Description for Transportation Manager, LT Corp Logistics

Company : LT Corp Logistics

Reports to : Director, LT Corp Logistics

Location : Fremont, OH

Company Overview :

LT Corporation (LT Corp), based in Cleveland, Mississippi, is the parent company of a Family of Companies including Buckeye Fabricating Company, Kryton Engineered Metals, LP Cylinder Service, Inc.

LT Corp Logistics, Tate Metalworks and Quality Steel Corporation, with eight locations in the U.S.

LT Corporation began as Quality Steel Corporation in 1957 founded by Lowry Tims. The Company’s commitment to excellence - caring for employees, serving customers, and having a positive impact on local communities - is core to its mission.

At LT Corp, our purpose is to continue to improve the lives we touch, to help others grow, thrive, and succeed, further lived out in our Core Beliefs and Values and in the Way We Lead.

We provide a positive and supportive environment with other extraordinary total rewards including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a competitive match 401(k) to help our employees plan for their secure futures consistent with our long-term value creation approach.

Position Summary :

The Transportation Manager, LT Corp Logistics is responsible for promoting the safe and efficient operations of the fleet.

The Manager is the subject matter expert in DOT compliance, providing guidance and support to the team on compliance matters, overseeing the completion of internal audits and compliance reviews, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.

The Manager is responsible for implementing and managing a safety program that effectively drives the company’s safety culture.

The Manager is a critical role for the organization and is a member of the LT Corp Logistics leadership team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage compliance and driver safety within all operational areas including truck inspections, medical certificates, licensing, driver log management, drug and alcohol testing, hours of service.
• Monitor compliance with Hours-of-Service regulations, ELD usage, pre / post trip inspections and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Manage and oversee auditing of driver logs.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and handle DOT complaints under the FMSCR.
• Develop, implement, and manage the company driver safety program. Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits on tractors and trailers and support with safety manager as needed.
• Manage the LT Corp Logistics fleet of equipment used for transportation of tanks including tractors, trailers, and cranes, to ensure strict compliance of all local, state and federal regulations such as weight restrictions, permits, hazardous materials, and hours of service.
• Provide guidance to the Fleet Specialist in determining necessity, arranging for, and authorizing repairs of equipment in order to restore equipment back to a DOT compliant state.
• Participate in new driver orientation and on-boarding processes. Communicate with drivers regarding core safety principles and accident avoidance.
• Conduct fleet evaluations to ensure DOT required maintenance standards are met. Maintain safety files and records.
• Manage accident and insurance claims. Conduct post-accident and post-injury investigations; root cause analysis; and ensure proper completion of required documentation and reporting to the proper agencies.

Oversee investigations and resolution of any violations.

• Review invoicing, monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets and compliant with contracts.
• Coordinate across the logistics team and operating companies to cultivate a team environment that leads to efficient and collaborative results.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with providers that address delivery needs.

• Lead by example, demonstrating LT Corp’s The Way We Lead (servant leader, devoted, resilient, growth mindset, team player, trustworthy, fun-loving) leadership traits and reinforcing LT Corp’s purpose, core beliefs, and values to all team members.
• Lead and direct the Fleet Specialist, coaching and developing for positive employee relations, best practice knowledge, managing performance and accountability, and coaching team members in The Way We Lead to achieve results and reinforce the positive culture.
• Manage budget, analyze expenditures and review monthly financials to ensure budget is achieved.
• Maintain knowledge of current and pending regulatory compliance for logistics.

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in transportation working with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Drug & Alcohol Regulations (including Parts 40, 199, & 382), and other Regulatory Guidance
• Knowledge and understanding of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rules and regulations
• Experience working with the transportation of hazardous materials preferred
• Experience managing vendor partnerships with 3PL delivery providers preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization and with vendors and suppliers
• Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• High attention to detail
• Computer skills including Excel spreadsheets for tracking and analytics
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Servant Leader, lead through influence style vs. command and control
• Aligned with highest integrity and family values

Education and Certification Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field preferred, equivalent work experience will be considered.

Travel

Periodic travel to company or vendor sites, approximately 30%.

LT Corp Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.