
Transportation Manager
Nashville, TN
Reports to: Collections Manager
We are growing and are looking for a talented Transportation Manager to join our team in Nashville!
Qualified Transportation Manager candidates will have at least 5 years of transportation experience, including at least 2 years of management experience.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Own movement of donation boxes in assigned areas - replacement, placement, removals.
- Assist in Identifying field growth opportunities for donation stations and bins.
- Oversight of fleet maintenance in addition to maintenance of donation boxes and trailers throughout the market.
- Partner with Store Managers to ensure inventory needs are met.
- Conduct routine truck inspections to meet DOT requirements.
- Coordinate collection growth activities with Collection Manager.
- Assist with interviews for Drivers and Donation Attendants.
- Conduct quarterly Driver audit surveillance, Donation Attendant audits, and ride-alongs.
- Use TMS and CRM regularly for gathering information and documenting updates.
- Rerouting for efficiency as needed, based on market conditions.
- Assist with launching drivers and receiving at stores.
Qualifications:
- Management experience in the transportation industry.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willing to submit to background check, drug screen and DOT physical.
- Must be able lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Regular bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in heat, cold and wet conditions.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Work-life balance with nights at home
- 401K
- Vacation/PTO