Kosmos Corp

Transportation Manager

Saginaw, MichiganFull-time
$70,000 - $90,000 annually
About the Job
Established Food company near Saginaw, Michigan has a need for a Transportation Manager. 

Duties include but are not limited to:
Corporate Department Responsibilities:
  • Conduct oneself with integrity, considering the Company established business mission, vision, and values, to provide solution-based benefits for the company, its employees and its business partners.
  • Assist Director in conducting regular, well-organized and thorough reviews of Written Programs, Company Policies, Department Functions and Risk Controls.
  • Provide guidance, develop tools and audit facilities to assist locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota and New York in achieving desired compliance related outcomes.
  • Participate in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities and other projects as assigned by Management Team.
  • Conduct required training including but not limited to; New Hire Orientation, DOT Hazmat, Drug and Alcohol Supervisory Training, Driver New Hire Training,
  • Project Management, while managing change with deliberate speed, as determined by Management Team.
  • Conduct incident and near-miss investigations and ensure completion of identified corrective actions.
  • Assist Safety and Security Director in Project implementation, daily and weekly functions.
  • Actively Participate in outreach with local emergency responders and community stakeholders.
  • Assist in management of Corporate properties.

Corporate Department of Transportation DOT Responsibilities:
  • Administer and Continue to develop Department of Transportation Programs with objective of Corporate Compliance.
  • Administer and Manage DOT and Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Pools.
  • Manage DOT Driver Files for existing and new hire employees.
  • Develop and Manage DOT Hazardous Material Shipping Compliance.
  • Develop and Manage DOT Intermediate Bulk Container Compliance.
  • Department of Transportation Hours of Service Compliance, Log Review.
  • Stay current with regard to new developments in the industry and rules and regulations.
  • Analyze Company Operator Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) for compliance with jurisdictional, job description and insurance requirements.
  • Driver Policy Manual Construction and Management.

Corporate Fleet Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Comprehensive Listing of Company Vehicles and Equipment.
  • Maintain Vehicle Registrations for Company Units- Apportioned and Intrastate Registrations,
  • Manage Vehicle Insurance Coverages,
  • Manage Vehicle Accident Files,
  • File Annual Highway Use tax information,
  • Manage Annual Canadian Insurance Bond,
  • Manage Canadian Border Services Agency Info,
  • Manage Ontario Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration,
  • Manage Fuel Tax Compliance,
  • Manage Kosher Certification for Trailers.
  • Manage Annual United Carrier Registration.
  • Manage Transportation Maintenance Documentation Compliance.
  • Assist in Management of fleet telematics systems.
  • Manage Corporate Vehicle Pool.

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
  • (3) years’ experience in transportation compliance, trucking or a related field.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, work at heights, wear PPE, and emergency response equipment as needed.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data and communicate effectively with employees and government agencies. Comfortable speaking to groups and teaching in a classroom environment. 
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations or other industry documents.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Be willing to travel up to 20% of expected work time to locations which may involve overnight stays.