Management Trainee

Job Title: Management Trainee

The Management Trainee is responsible for all driver load assignments and other delivery service tasks for the fleet supporting the operations. This position will report to the Southwest Regional Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Daily communication and interaction with 60+ CDL Class A Truck Drivers including yard spotters, local delivery drivers, and over-the-road drivers.
• Assign work to all drivers during a specific shift.
• Maintain positive relations with drivers and customers.
• Responsible for influencing positive employee morale and quality customer service. Address driver problems as they arise and report issues to management and HR as needed.
• Manage drivers' use of PeopleNet system for eLogs and Trip Management.
• Utilize TMW to manage all aspects of customer deliveries, backhauls, returns, and special transportation requests.
• Ensure all trips in TMW are properly coded for billing accuracy.
• Utilize TMW and TotalMail to ensure all TMW orders are completed in real-time.
• Complete the Shift Pass-On Log on a daily basis to ensure a smooth transition between Dispatch shifts.
• Work with Management to increase backhaul percentage and minimize empty miles and dead-head lanes.
• Ensure all loads are Dispatched in a timely manner in compliance with the Dispatch Schedule provided by Shipping.
• Document all late shipments in TMW Remarks including the reason for the shipment dispatching after the Scheduled Dispatch Time.
• Work with Dispatch Supervisor to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective mode of delivery is used for all shipments.
• Work with Management and Drivers to follow company Safety Program and Policies to measure and reduce the occurrence and cost of collisions, injuries, near-misses, and equipment damage.
• Track equipment usage to ensure good utilization and ensure repairs are made in a timely manner.
• Report all equipment repair needs and damages to Management in a timely manner.
• Track and report all driver attendance incidents to ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet customer demand.
• Ensure all payroll and timekeeping records are accurate and reported in a timely manner to Management and Payroll Department.
• Ensure Continuity is maintained for all drivers. Manage the Continuity Report for assigned drivers and ensure any errors are corrected within 24 hours.
• Ensure DOT and Company Policy compliance is maintained for all Drivers (Random Drug Screening, Certification of Violations/MVR, Annual Medical Reviews, etc.)
• Ensure all equipment inspections are completed and vehicle registration and Inspection Reports are updated in TMW and are physically located onboard the equipment.
• Ensure all Accident Reporting procedures are followed per company policy.
• Organize and conduct activities to assure safe, cost-effective, on-time operating performance.
• Track and report sign-in/sign-out times, assure routes are timely, and communicate service issues to management and customer service.
• Handle all incoming calls and ensure timely responses to customers, vendors, drivers, carriers, etc., and communicate issues with drivers and Dispatch Supervisor.
• Monitor driver performance and report issues to Management.
• Process and file all paperwork handled during on assigned shift.
• Create, monitor, and update reports on a daily basis as needed.
• Communicate all pertinent issues to the incoming Dispatcher to ensure all issues are handled.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

The company assesses applicants on standards for performance, stability, dependability, and honesty. College degree is preferred but not required. Previous dispatch experience is preferred.

This is a first shift position but must be flexible if help is needed on another shift. Must be open to travel to other locations within the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and childbearing and parental leave.