Job Description:
At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering - every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business.
Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery.
Job Summary
Join our Travero Logistics Team at our Stoughton, WI office as a Manager of Operations! In this role you will be the driving force behind team development, you'll empower a dynamic group to exceed the expectations of our customers, carriers, and the organization as a whole. Acting as the vital link between production leadership and the executive team, you'll ensure communication flows seamlessly, fostering collaboration and alignment. With a focus on both short-term impact and long-term vision, you'll partner with leadership to craft strategies that propel the company beyond its goals.
Step into a role where your leadership shapes success.
What you will do
- Establishes and maintains operations standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy. Ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by employees.
- Monitors operations, implements procedures and sets standards to maximize sales and profits and provide exceptional customer service.
- Ensures sustained profitable growth by consistently identify new business opportunities at existing and potential customers.
- Develops and implements ongoing process improvements to enhance productivity and streamline functions.
- Manages operational costs impacting company profitability.
- Monitors and motivates staff to exceed operational goals and customer expectations.
- Manages administrative and operations services to support company operations.
- Determines staffing requirements, interviews, hires and trains new employees.
- Leads regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.
- Demonstrates proficiency at managing, coaching, counseling and mentoring other technical professionals. Is capable of inspiring high performance in others.
- Performs all management duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, coordinating and scheduling work, salary recommendations, discipline, ensure employees report to work fit for duty, leadership, grievance resolution, coaching & counseling, models Travero's Core Values at all times.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related area preferred.
Required Experience
- 7 years of experience in Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management Operations.
- 3 years of experience effectively developing, managing and leading highly motivated, productive teams.
- Must be available to be on call and to travel as needed.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in Third Party Logistics.
- Experience working in and creating efficient processes within Transportation Management Systems.
- Experienced in managing people and leading teams/virtual teams.
Other Requirements
- Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to details and accuracy; focus on quality improvement.
- Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize for self and direct reports.
- Excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Computer skills: Keyboarding, MS Office, Internet, Maps, and proven ability to learn proprietary system(s)
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.
Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
Travero is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
All candidates selected for employment with Travero and/or Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Alliant Energy and affiliates is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.
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