Senior Regional Transportation Manager

Key Responsibilities: Oversee transportation operations and personnel across three regions, including multiple yard sites and feeder yards. Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of materials complies with company standards and regulations. Lead and manage the safety and DOT compliance of the transportation team, ensuring timely completion of training through Sims University. Collaborate with Transportation Managers and Supervisors to: Conduct weekly driver meetings and one-on-one sessions as needed. Review and address driver safety performance through Lytx videos and alerts. Register new assets with the DMV and manage associated tax filings. Address and resolve incidents (e.g., equipment breakdowns, accidents, etc.). Manage capital expenditures and asset replacement and work with commercial/operations teams to meet business demands. Ensure compliance with regulations (My COI, MSA, DQ files, DVIR logs, registrations, permitting, IFTA, IRP, MCS 150 filings). Manage transportation trade issues, hauler payments, freight rates, and fuel surcharges. Implement competitive bidding processes for engaging new contractors and establishing appropriate contracts. Order supplies, equipment, repairs, and inspections for the transportation department. Oversee dispatchers, transportation coordinators, fleet maintenance, and emergency repairs. Ensure annual federal inspections for all assets and manage union and non-union drivers. Monitor freight movement, review slow-moving bins, and provide recommendations for improvement. Ensure compliance with EHS standards (CCVs, OBAs, self-inspections, and corrective actions). Arrange permitted loads or outsource oversize loads to meet business requirements. Collaborate with business partners on budgeting, spending, and forecasting large expenses. Manage contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Maintain and improve customer service levels for internal and external customers. Work closely with operations, yard, and commercial managers to ensure timely, safe, and efficient loadouts. Provide the operations or commercial teams with market intelligence and industry knowledge as needed. Promote diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and fair treatment within the transportation team. Develop training and succession plans for direct reports. Support continuous improvement initiatives and foster compliance with quality requirements. Ensure team adherence to company policies, procedures, and initiatives.