Transportation Manager

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is currently searching for a driven individual with both shipping and leadership experience. This role will assist the Egg Transportation Director with the shipping process and office functions.

• Scheduling of farm routes for egg pickups as well as deliveries to hatcheries
• Managing DOT regulatory compliance
• Managing maintenance programs on all operating equipment
• Managing company biosecurity programs
• Managing a strong safety culture
• Purchasing truck maintenance supplies
• All duties concerning egg hauling (scheduling, farm issues/concerns, driver hours spreadsheets, etc)
• May perform other duties as assigned by the manager
• Communicate with egg depot on delivery needs
• Manage fuel station
• Coach drivers to reduce bad behaviors, e.g., unbuckling, distracted driving, speeding, hard stops, and incomplete stops.
• Manage freight exceptions and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules
• Profit and loss statement management
• Occasional travel to other areas of operation. (10%)
   

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant transportation experience
• Must be computer literate
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers and employees, and officials in other departments
• Knowledge of departmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to work well independently and to carry out assignments to completion with minimum instructions, adhere to prescribed routines and practices, maintain records, and generate reports with extreme accuracy
• Ability to supervise drivers in a fair and professional manner

Benefits:

Aviagen USA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees. Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents. Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.