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 in the office. That a company can exist to serve people with uncommon, common sense. That a good logistics partner makes you better at what you do for your customers. That success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in brokerage, trucking, rail, trans-loading and warehousing, Travero’s creative solutions allow our customers to 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. Travero’s focus centers on giving customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions via our portfolio of transportation and logistics firms.
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. Travero’s focus centers on giving customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions via our portfolio of transportation and logistics firms.
What Sets Us Apart
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Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package
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A dedication to career growth and development.
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A culture that embraces our core values of live safety, do the right thing, care for others, make things better, act for tomorrow, and think beyond – be bold
Job Summary
Are a leader with experience in logistics? Are you looking for a new opportunity to support a growing business that's backed by a dedicated team? If this speaks to you, we encourage you to apply to this opening!
Travero is currently hiring for an Operations Manager to join our team at our Logistics Park in Stoughton, WI.
In this role you will be the leader of our talented Logistics Specialist team. This group owns the transportation process from end to end managing customer and carrier relationships while moving freight around the country. As a freight brokerage, we facilitate the relationship between our shipper customers and our carrier partners.
The leader in this role is responsible for developing their team to meet the needs and expectations of our customers, carriers and the company as a whole. They act as the communications conduit between production leadership and the executive team.
The person in this role also collaborates with the leadership group to develop short term and long term plans to exceed company expectations.
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
Required Experience
Preferred Experience
Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related area Preferred
Required Experience
- Experience in Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management Operations.
- 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 subsidiaries 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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