Purpose of position: Ensure continuous product supply by managing daily driver availability and coordination with maintenance staff to provide equipment resources necessary. Coordinate liquid and gas schedules with Production. Review daily liquid container inventory and schedule necessary work with Production. Manage third party contractor support for the daily schedule in times of major logistical challenges as directed by regional management (i.e. major outages, on-site shut downs, etc.). Manage driver's hours of service in accordance with Messer policies and Federal/State regulations. On a daily basis, review location driver hour availability to prevent driver fatigue. Exercise visible leadership with respect to local implementation of global/national/regional safety programs and initiatives. Champion and manage the HSEQ Activity, i.e. Safety meetings, Safety Talks, IMSS/IMS, Site Quality Plan Lead incident/injury investigations; seek out and address root cause of accidents, near misses, and potential incidents (good catches). Work closely with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ). Recruit and select properly qualified drivers and oversee training to ensure resources are available to meet daily schedule requirements. Drive a continuous improvement focus in all aspects of the location management; process and people. Provide timely and pertinent feedback to National Operations Center teams to improve daily Transportation operations. Implement and support national transport process changes and initiatives. Manage and motivate excellent performance and organization of office staff and drivers to support business targets (bid management, vacation coverage, etc.) Counsel, coach and discipline employees as necessary regarding performance related issues. Address employee and labor relations issues in collaboration with management and HR. Manage the daily hours of service for drivers and ensure compliance with Messer and legal/regulatory requirements Develop and implement Productivity Improvement Projects to improve upon Key Productivity Indicators; model High Performance Organization principles Manage maintenance programs for vehicles, equipment and customer stations (planning, inventory management) Monitor and manage costs at a local level to maintain a cost•effective Transportation operation. Lead Location Administration•purchase cards, budgeting, customer billing, driver payroll, on board recording systems Manage Transportation related SAP processes Encourage and demonstrate cross-functional collaboration Lead process to ensure after hours coverage for the location to meet customer demands Assist in the coordination of response to support the demands of major plant and on-site locations during outages Six Sigma certification with emphasis on cross functional and Transport specific improvement projects Provide support for Transport Managers in respective region Lead project implementation initiatives for new technology including on-site training and support

Required Skills:

Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and Hazmat regulations Familiar with preventive maintenance programs Highly organized Strong degree of computer literacy Familiarity with Messer Distribution systems a plus (SAP, Gold, Motive, Samsara, NeXIS) Good communication skills•must be able to effectively communicate with office staff, drivers, mechanics and senior management Strong coaching skills

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum three (3) year's of experience in a leadership capacity (will consider Messer Driver Trainer and Distribution Planning experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Experience supervising drivers

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another. We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization•the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different. If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00•$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of transportation management do you have?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Bethlehem, PA 18017 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Bethlehem, PA 18017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person