Traffic Manager

Delta Steel: Houston

Traffic Manager

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Job Summary: 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.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    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 Motore 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

    Complete 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 Knowledge & 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