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Road Transportation Manager position at Dundee, MI

Job in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan, 48131, USA
Listing for: MIT RESOURCE
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
  • Management
    Contracts Manager, General Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Road Transportation Manager permanent position at Dundee, MI
Location: Dundee

  • Full-time
Company Description

Job Description

Title: Road Transportation Manager

Location: Dundee, MI

Type: Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Define and facilitate implementation of consistent best practices for aggregate logistics and distribution processes, systems and tools.
  • Identify synergies in logistics between all product lines and implement action plans for achievement.
  • Negotiate together with Procurement and local management on all road freight contracts and agreements.
  • Develop strategic alliances with our road service providers where appropriate.
  • Partner with the Safety team to ensure vendors comply with relevant safety requirements.
  • Develop, implement and oversee a certification program for logistics suppliers.
  • Issue logistics monthly business reports including key performance indicators (KPI's).
  • Maintain awareness of all industry developments via key trade associations, government contacts, journals, seminars, conferences.
  • Benchmark performance versus key competitors.
  • Develop a team to manage all aspects of aggregate road transportation services.
  • Establish a process that will provide wide access to road transportation rates and the quick development of freight rates for potential logistics networks and studies.
  • Maintain close coordination and communication with regional management, terminals, procurement and customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • For the first year this position will have at least 50% travel, after the first year this will be reduced to 25% - 30%.

    This position reports to the Director, Supply Chain Mgmt & Logistics.

    Health and Safety Responsibilities:

  • Implements OH&S Mission:
    Ensures alignment of OH&S activities arising from OpCo OH&S mission.
  • Ensures adequate OH&S organization:
    Ensures relevant actions are taken so that OH&S requirements are met.
  • Identifies Hazards & Control Risks:
    Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly.
  • Manages Incidents:
    Drives committed and effective incident management.

    • Minimum Requirements:

  • Road transportation experience (trucking).
  • 3-5 years logistics experience.
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience in leadership positions/supervisory experience.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
  • Dump or pneumatic bulk tankers experience.

    • OTHER

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Excellent management skills, both of self and others.
  • Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Good business and financial acumen.
  • Good coaching skills; able to effectively delegate responsibility.
  • Ability to adapt to change while maintaining customer focus.
  • Ability to interact with and gain commitment from all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to build and develop successful teams.
  • Proficient in computer skills.
    • Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Road transportation experience (trucking).
  • 3-5 years logistics experience.
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience in leadership positions/supervisory experience.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
  • Dump or pneumatic bulk tankers experience.
    • Additional Information

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