We have an exciting Trucking Operations Manager opportunity in our Merriam, KS office. The Trucking Operations Manager provides day-to-day hands-on strategic direction for Seaboard Transportation with oversight and implementation for the company's transportation functions. Negotiates contracts and/or agreements with third party partners. Maximizes efficiencies and ensures cost, quality and delivery are met while managing the team and carrier performance.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh®pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES (no more than 8 bullet points)

• Oversee the transportation needs with multi-plant operations for shipments to domestic and international customers.
• Negotiate agreements and contracts with third party transportation suppliers to ensure best service, price, terms and conditions.
• Manage current fleet operations of 60+ owner/operators.
• Develop, identify, measure, and evaluate KPI's and track trends for the business. Track and analyze the fleet's financial performance against budget prior year performance and best in class benchmarking.
• Manage and evaluate all vendor relationships to maximize opportunities and improve business and service performance.
• Manage a team that finds new customers and grows revenues and margins for the Brokerage.
• Continuous development by vetting new carriers to expand the capacity to service a growing customer base and increase margins.
• Maintain carrier files to include signed contracts, safety scores, current insurance certifications, operating authority, and rate schedules.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

CRITICAL COMPETNECIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE: manages complexity, strategic mindset, organizational savvy, and situational adaptability

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

• 10+ years' management experience in the transportation industry required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of shipping, transport, vehicle maintenance, strong negotiating skills, collaboration with overlapping departments, and accustomed to interacting with executives at the highest level.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Transportation or related field required.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand business and financial implications.
• Proven track record in managing a transportation department within a large organization and experience in a high volume (75,000+ loads) and high dollar ($200M+) environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics cost models, and typical routings, time, and cost for bi-directional movement of products and goods both domestically and abroad.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, schedule may adjust based off business needs, also an expectation of on call nights & weekends

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.