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.

Job Description:

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.