General Manager Transportation -1st Shift- Hanceville, AL

Tyson Foods

Hanceville, AL

Full Time

Senior

17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Transportation Department Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the local transportation department. Key responsibilities include coordinating departmental efforts to achieve performance goals, supervising and training management support team members responsible for document review, and generating and managing daily exception reports to identify and expedite shipping orders. The supervisor will collaborate with shipping locations to expedite documentation, advise on new requirements, and resolve issues as needed. Additionally, the role involves reviewing, analyzing, and approving weekly and monthly invoice payments for assigned vendors, interviewing, training, and supervising management support team members who handle document preparation and review, and performing other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the local transportation department.
Coordinate departmental efforts to achieve performance goals.
Supervise and train management support team members responsible for document review.
Generate and manage daily exception reports to identify and expedite shipping orders.
Collaborate with shipping locations to expedite documentation, advise on new requirements, and resolve issues.
Review, analyze, and approve weekly and monthly invoice payments for assigned vendors.
Interview, train, and supervise management support team members who handle document preparation and review.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience; international operational experience is preferred.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities.
Responsible for supervising and training multiple team members.
Willingness to travel 1-4 trips per year.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Eligible for relocation assistance.

Nice to Have

International operational experience.

Qualifications

Experience with managing transportation operations
Leadership and supervisory skills

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

Working at Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods emphasizes a high-performing, talent-rich organization where team members are rewarded for their contributions and given opportunities to grow their careers. The company values its culture as a connecting thread that drives its talent strategy, aiming to attract, grow, reward, and retain the best talent. Tyson strives to be a talent magnet, support community involvement, and make a lasting social impact in the communities where it operates.

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