Essential Job Functions
- Strategic planning and management of daily operations which includes overseeing logistics functions, client services, information collection and analysis.
- Responsible for cost control, budgeting, revenue and profitability. This includes creating, and effectively communicating operational and functional reports and information to upper management in order to analysis trends, revenue, cost control, and productivity.
- The position also handles many human resource activities, including hiring and firing, training and employee orientation.
- The position handles aspects of safety and compliance, responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety, environmental, and transportation issues.
- Protects company's image by keeping company and employee information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Maintain company's core value and best practices throughout regional operations
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.
Other Skills & Abilities
- Ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team.
- Ability to effectively communication with all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to motivate employees to work at their very best while creating an environment they look forward to every day.
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to solve problems quickly and move on.
- Multitasking, problem solving and quick decision making skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
- Ability to organize information into usable reports and graphs.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations for the transportation of goods by Ground / Air in the US and International Imports & Exports, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, dangerous goods regulations, transportation modes, traffic routes, trucking lanes and the country's most efficient highways.
Education & Experience
- A degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business or equivalent work experience.
- 10-15 years of management experience and knowledge of the transportation industry.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business, or equivalent work experience
- 10–15 years of management experience
- Knowledge of the transportation industry
- Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, including DOT and dangerous goods regulations
- Knowledge of ground and air transportation, imports and exports, traffic routes, trucking lanes, and efficient highways
- Ability to create operational reports and graphs and analyze costs, revenue, productivity, and trends
- Ability to work on-site with regular, punctual attendance
What We Do
Crane Solutions is a Houston-based transportation and logistics provider within a group of related Crane companies. It helps customers secure reliable freight capacity and shipment visibility, drawing on industry experience, people, processes, and technology. The company emphasizes understanding each client’s business so it can anticipate market needs and deliver dependable service. Its job listings indicate work with truckload and out-of-gauge freight, carriers, and shipment-status coordination.
