Load Control Manager

Supply Chain Load Control Manager

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.

The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery.

The Load Control Manager performs critical functions that interact directly with Smithfield customers. The principal focus is providing consistent, efficient, and timely service levels and to develop Smithfield's service as a point of differentiation and value for the customer and outranking the competition.

The responsibilities include:

• Establishing policies on carrier utilization to ensure that shipments are handled quickly, safely, and within budget.
• Carrying out management responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
• Tracking and measuring carrier performance through cost analysis, equipment availability, and service levels and making recommendations as required to improve the effectiveness of transportation programs.
• Introducing, developing, and implementing new service offerings along with developing and initiating plans for movement of raw materials.
• Developing and managing department's overall logistics plan as well as policies and procedures.
• Directing the distribution of work through staff personnel.
• Assisting with the development of cost effective transportation programs that meet customer requirements.
• Coaching, training, and developing reporting staff to become customer service oriented.
• Focusing on transportation cost and on time performance to customers.
• Meeting key metrics as defined by upper management.
• Working closely with Distribution Centers and other Transportation Functional Managers.
• Working closely with Transportation Technical support.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years' of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Customer Service; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Transportation Management tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• The ability to work through complex, unstructured problems.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• High level of organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must be available to address any customer service related issues 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory responsibilities include:

• This position has employee supervisory responsibilities for a team of Transportation Representatives and/or Transportation Analysts.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Relocation Package: Not Available.

EEO Information: Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.