Location: Mt. Sterling, IL
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.
Reports To: Sr. Director of Operations or Sr. Transportation Manger
Salary Grade: $75,156 - $112,735 annually, plus bonus opportunity
As a Transportation Manager, you will provide service to internal and external customers, as well as manage and contain costs while effectively managing the driver and dispatching staff.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead daily transportation operations including routing, scheduling, and dispatch of company drivers and third-party carriers.
- Develop and optimize transportation processes to minimize costs while maintaining high service levels.
- Collaborate with warehouse, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure timely deliveries and order accuracy.
- Ensure safety compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.
- Develop and manage transportation budgets, performance metrics, and improvement plans.
- Analyze logistics data to identify areas for opportunity and implement solutions.
- Manage and coach a team of drivers and dispatch staff to promote growth and development.
- Champion continuous improvement by applying lean principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot/DTI experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office programs
- Prior people management experience
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- Prior transportation experience
- Ability to function in a multi-task environment
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel – Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
- Schedule – Occasional after-hours events required. Must be available for after-hours calls.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
