Transportation Operations Manager

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight of all Transportation functions and manages Tractor-Trailer Operations (raw material & finished goods.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Plans, distributes, monitors, and follows-up daily work assignments and all necessary resources to ensure customers are serviced per Company standards and
• Works closely with Field Service Representatives in both maintaining/growing customer base and addressing/resolving any service-related
• Coordinate equipment repairs with shop to ensure maximum utilization and up-
• Manages local Transportation operating
• Safety & Compliance
• Overall responsibility for all accident investigations, reporting, follow-up, and discipline, if necessary, in accordance with Company policy.
• Develop and maintain a common safety culture by assuring the identification and control of workplace hazards for all employees to reduce recordable injuries
• Maintain/monitor reports and data entry related areas to ensure performance is meeting established Company goals.
• Keep management advised of performance, issues and recommend solutions
• Communicates both internally with employees, supporting staff and externally with customers
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3+ years of Experience in a Transportation and Logistics

• Ability to measure and report operational
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment, managing multiple
• Must understand and maintain focus on providing superior customer
• Working knowledge of DOT/OSHA
• Above average written and verbal communication
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Knowledge of SAP, Sapphire, Scale Administration, and other transportation related technologies a real plus.
• Hands-on knowledge of on-board recording devices, GPS communication, and routing optimization systems.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet customer needs and deadlines a must

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold - Frequently (21-50%)
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations - Occasionally (20%)
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risks of electrical shock - Occasionally (20%)
• Travel to offsite locations - Occasionally (20%)

• Sit - Frequently (21-50%)
• Walk - Frequently (21-51%)
• Use hand to finger, handle, or feel - Frequently (21-50%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequently (21-50%)
• Climb or balance - Frequently (21-50%)
• Talk, hear, taste, and smell - Frequently )21-50%)
• Weight 10lbs (51%), 25lbs (51%), 50lbs (20%)