Transportation Coordinator (Seymour)

Transportation Coordinator

Job Location: Seymour, WI

Company Bio:

Performance Corp. is a leading wood packaging manufacturer and recycler in the Midwest, providing sustainable packaging and transportation solutions to our customers. Our goals are achieved through implementing a team environment where our employees can thrive and are empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals. At Performance Corp. you are treated like family!

Job Summary:

This position plays a key role in coordinating and dispatching the activities of transportation operations through optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel, including assigning motor vehicles and conveyance of freight by performing the following duties.

Pay:

Salary Based

Schedule/Shift:

1st shift Monday – Friday 7 am – 4:30 pm

Essential Job Duties:

Planning, assigning and coordinating loads/routes/shipments for Performance Corp. in connection with production/manufacturing to meet customer needs

-Prepare Daily Schedule of loads and communicate any changes with the department.

-Maximize service and utilization of equipment while providing 100% customer service

-Establishes delivery and pick up routes and determines most efficient and economical routing.

-Achieve budgeted departmental targets for key performance indicators.

Dispatching & Coordinating drivers daily schedules – Local Drivers

-Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of states.

-Maintain effective communication with professional truck drivers & other Performance team members

-Oversee local driver fleet to achieve company objectives of safety, service and professional development, reporting issues to the Transportation Manager

-Manage the empty miles percentage and work to minimize on a daily basis

-Maintain consistent on time service, per industry standard in an efficient, cost effective manner.

-Be a part of the On-Call Team to assist drivers with issues that occur on nights/weekends – based on rotating schedule between the team

Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules & regulations relating to professional Class A CDL Drivers

-Monitor, review and identify problem areas in Drivers Daily Logs/E-Logs

Communication with Production Team coordinating customer loads

- Attend daily production meetings

- Communicate with Shipping Supervisor in Seymour and Office Manager in Carney to coordinate loads/driver coverage

Job Qualifications:

Education & Experience

o 3+ years of industry experience preferred

· Communication Skills

o Ability to read & interpret documents such safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.

o Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present data before groups of employees.

o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Mathematical Skills

o Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

o Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

o Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

· Computer Skills

o Knowledgeable in the use of computers, including the ability to enter information into Microsoft Excel, use Microsoft Word, and other programs as required.

· Reasoning Ability

o Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance options, 401k retirement savings plan, attainable incentive program, paid holidays, opportunities for advancement, Free on-site Physical Therapist, and more!

How To Apply:

Submit a resume or application by visiting us at www.perfcorp.com

112 N Mainline Drive

Seymour, WI 54165