Location: Salisbury, MD
Company: Beacon Building Products
Transportation jobs encompass a variety of roles focused on moving people and goods from one location to another. These positions can include drivers, pilots, logistical support staff, and managers who ensure efficient transit operations. Key characteristics of these jobs often involve strong attention to time management, safety, and service coordination. They may vary from highly physical roles, like loading cargo, to technical ones, such as air traffic control. Transportation careers can range from local deliveries to international travel and require adaptability to technological advancements and regulatory changes within the industry.
Transportation jobs encompass a variety of roles involved in the movement of goods and people. These positions can range from drivers, pilots, and train operators to logistics coordinators, traffic managers, and urban planners. Characteristics of transportation roles often include irregular hours, the need for specialized skills or licensures, and an emphasis on safety and efficiency. People in this sector contribute to the economy by ensuring timely shipments and travel, often requiring problem-solving abilities and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Transportation careers can offer travel opportunities and the satisfaction of connecting communities and commerce.
Manager, Carrier and Dispatch Operations, will oversee and manage daily dispatcher operations, carrier relations and rate negotiations, carrier contract management, monthly cost estimates, and associate supervision. Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the daily dispatch of all shipments within PTI to include backhaul shipments on the fleet and carrier reducing cost per load.
Supervise and oversee 30+ associates and supervisors Review and approval carrier billing exceptions Manage carrier relations to include recruiting new carriers, rate negotiations, contract management, and conducting quarterly and weekly meetings with top carriers Review and maximize weekly fleet
volumes; Report out weekly volumes and review weekly with fleet management and senior leadership. Establish and maintain monthly cost estimates, reports, and carriers KPI’s and scorecards.
Proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders on related transportation matters. Support strategic direction of the department and company. Other duties as assigned. Experience Requirements Prior supervisor/management experience Understanding of transportation logistics Experience Preferred 5-10 years of transportation, distribution or logistics experience; a Bachelors Degree in a related field; strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills Environmental Factors
and Physical Requirements Flexible work schedules (both days and hours) to handle weather, holidays or other service disruptions 24 hours, 7 days a week on-call basis for matters involving customer service or safety of drivers Ability to travel to and from facility locations Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
Exposed to office equipment, outside weather conditions Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Transportation jobs encompass a variety of roles involved in the movement of goods and people. These positions can range from drivers, pilots, and train operators to logistics coordinators, traffic managers, and urban planners. Characteristics of transportation roles often include irregular hours, the need for specialized skills or licensures, and an emphasis on safety and efficiency. People in this sector contribute to the economy by ensuring timely shipments and travel, often requiring problem-solving abilities and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Transportation careers can offer travel opportunities and the satisfaction of connecting communities and commerce.
your career to whatever you desire! We are a growing company and we want our people to grow right along with us. Our Story Carter Lumber was founded in 1932 by W. E. Carter. For 90 years, we have strengthened our company by staying true to our values, which include honesty, hard work, and putting people first.
What started as a single lumberyard in Akron, Ohio, is represented today by seven brands servicing professional builders and homeowners across thirteen states with more than 160 locations. Despite our growth, we are still a family-owned company. Our core values and our people-first culture remain the same. Description As one of our Delivery Specialists, you will be responsible
for transporting orders to customers in a safe and timely manner using a company vehicle. You will ensure that daily delivery schedules are met while providing friendly and professional customer service.
If deliveries slow down, you have the opportunity to help in the Yard to ensure you reach your weekly hours goal. Requirements Previous delivery experience, preferably with building materials, furniture, appliances and other large items that need to be handled with care An acceptable driving record (some states require a chauffeur, class C or class D license) Familiarity with building materials and delivery equipment is preferred Ability to be a team player A friendly, customer-service-driven
personality Benefits (full-time employees) Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment Short and Long-Term Disability Company-paid life insurance and AD&D Optional supplemental life insurance Company-match 401(k) Vacation time and paid holidays Vendor incentives Room for growth; we promote from within!
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