Transportation Manager jobs in Wichita, KS

The Role

Seeking a skilled Transportation Manager to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the overall management of the transportation department and personnel.

Job Duties:

• Manage utilization and maintenance expenses of all transportation assets.
• Create and maintain a maintenance schedule for all transportation equipment.
• Ensure daily inspections of vehicles are compliant with regulations.
• Review and establish haul rates.
• Evaluate fleet size and mix and recommend additions/subtractions accordingly.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
• Define and refine departmental processes.
• Manage the department to meet or exceed defined metrics, P&L expectations, and operate within established departmental budget.
• Maintain high standard of excellence, quality services, operating integrity, and positive customer image.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of DOT, CSA and CMV regulations on continual basis.
• Keep current with the transportation industry. Seek out additional knowledge of value to enhance operating proficiency.
• Working knowledge of state licensing and registration laws and insurance requirements.
• Collect and maintain valid Certificates of Insurance for outside hauling vendors.
• Coach and mentor dispatchers on load assignments to ensure dispatching efficiency and performance.
• Monitor all on duty drivers and their driving time to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws as well as company policy.
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 3 years management experience
• Ability to dispatch personnel and equipment according to schedules and workloads.
• Ability to motivate, empower, lead, and develop employees.
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive, analytical and detail oriented

 What Will Put You Ahead:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Industry experience  

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay to recognize your valuable contribution
• 401(k) with matching
• Full insurance benefits starting day one of employment for full-time employees
• Holiday, PTO, and Parental Leave, promoting work-life balance and personal growth

About Foley Equipment:Foley Industries – Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting-edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316-943-4211 or email careers@foleyeq.com.*At this time, Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.