Company Profile San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 45 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. Position SAS has an opening for a Transportation Manager. The individual in this role is responsible for managing the company s fleet of vehicles and for overseeing a team of drivers to transport company goods efficiently. Duties include creating work schedules and transportation routes for drivers to pick up and deliver goods to the correct location, managing a budget for vehicle repairs and replacements and ensuring drivers receive proper training to uphold safe driving standards. Responsibilities Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles. Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed. Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedules. Coordinating Drivers and on-staff maintenance. Managing vehicle licenses and registrations. Ensuring all drivers have proper licenses and up-to-date training. Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices. Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, and maintenance. Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiencies. Maintain Asset Data Base of all company owned vehicles, lease vehicles and trailers, and any rental vehicles exceeding 30 days of usage. Be the point of contact with SAS insurance company (currently Frost) to make sure insurance coverage is current on all vehicles and trailers. Inform the SAS insurance company when vehicles are to be removed from the policy to include lease and rental returns. Oversee in-house minor repairs to include oil changes (handled by CDL drivers). Obtain multiple quotes for extensive repairs from outside vendors. Provide support to SAS senior leadership management and vehicles as needed and within capabilities Maintain pool cars to include washing and refueling. Maintain the antique display cars to include washing, cleaning, and moving them as required. Approve payment of all invoices related to repairs and maintenance of the Transportation Shop to include payments for lease invoices for trailers, tractors, and trucks. Coordinate and communicate the trucking schedule between San Antonio and Del Rio. Qualifications Great written and verbal communication skills. Excellent leadership skills, including goal setting, motivation and training. Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices. Basic math and data analysis skills. Familiarity with transportation scheduling and management software. Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are needed. Ability to set and monitor a budget. Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities. Strong attention to detail. Be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and demands while maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Preferred Some college coursework Fluency in Spanish with the ability to communicate clearly. I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation. I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned, as the company deems necessary. SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.