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Transportation Manager Batavia, NY 14020

Posted:

09/10/2026

Industry:

Transportation

Job Number:

1723745

Job Description

Transportation Manager PURPOSE:

Primarily responsible for ensuring that the company transportation goals and objectives are met in a timely and accurate manner.

MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE CLASS A CDL JOB SUMMARY

Maintain a good image of the company, achieve company safety and performance goals. Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Manage route schedules and customer deliveries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with the HR Department to determine hiring, training, and employee improvement needs. Provide daily/weekly coaching as needed.

Develop programs to keep transportation costs in line and achieve employee turnover goals. Approve employee's PTO and timecards. Support KPI goals for employees in consultation with the General Manager. Ensure that employees are properly introduced to the Company Objectives, Company Policies, and Safety Standards. Be sure each new employee receives the proper training. Adhere to all regulatory requirements for CDL Operation; DOT Compliance/FMCSA.

Keep professionally abreast of the industry by periodic visits to other plants, industry meetings and other pertinent exposure.

•Have knowledge of all aspects of customer routes and cover routes as needed. Oversee random DOT drug screen check process.

Confer with customer service and production concerning transportation schedules, quality, and customer concerns. Notify and work with Leasing Company on needed repairs or maintenance on all trucks.

Ensure that all customer concerns receive a prompt and satisfactory response. Oversee and manage the inventory of all transportation supplies and approve invoices as needed.

Manage all fleet reporting. Perform any other duties as General Manager/ Director of Transportation sees fit.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Must have one year of supervisory experience.

•Must have a clean MVR; possess a Class A CDL license. Meet all DOT and Company requirements (Drug Screen, Medical Certification, Physical Abilities, etc.)

Be available to drive nights and weekends if needed