Manager of Logistics

GENERAL SUMMARY The Manager of Logistics is responsible for leading the daily transportation, dispatch, and rail logistics operations for Sunrock. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of aggregate product deliveries while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation operations. This position is also responsible for overseeing transportation and logistics support for Sunrock�s Contracting division, including asphalt hauling operations, coordination of internal and third-party trucking resources, and ensuring efficient execution of paving and contracting projects. The Manager of Logistics provides leadership to dispatch personnel, transportation staff, and logistics operations while partnering closely with Operations, Sales, Maintenance, Customer Service, Finance, Contracting, and executive leadership to optimize fleet utilization, improve customer service, and support the company's strategic initiatives. The incumbent must practice absolute confidentiality. Good judgement and common sense is required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 10-12 hour days, and Saturdays as required. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) may be required. This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and tasks to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Ready Mix and Logistics, this position serves as a key operational leader and collaborates regularly with the Chief Operating Officer on transportation performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The additional requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY 1. Champion Sunrock�s commitment to safety by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA, NCDOT, and applicable regulatory requirements. 2. Promote a culture of safety through coaching, communication, and accountability. 3. Conduct regular safety meetings and training. 4. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions. 5. Monitor compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices. 6. Ensure all transportation personnel receive required safety training. DISPATCH & SCALEHOUSE OPERATIONS 1. Lead the daily transportation and dispatch operations to ensure timely delivery of products while maximizing fleet utilization. 2. Oversee dispatch scheduling based on production capacity, customer demand, equipment availability, and delivery priorities. 3. Manage company fleet utilization while coordinating third-party hauling resources as needed. 4. Develop transportation plans that maximize efficiency while minimizing transportation costs. 5. Monitor driver productivity and dispatch performance through established KPI�s. 6. Troubleshoot transportation issues and proactively resolve service interruptions. 7. Coordinate with Operations and Sales to ensure customer delivery expectations are met. 8. Participate in dispatch operations during periods of increased workload when necessary. 9. Ensure compliance with NCDOT regulations and company transportation policies. RAIL LOGISTICS 1. Oversee rail transportation planning and execution. 2. Coordinate rail shipments while maximizing railcar utilization. 3. Serve as the primary point of contact with railroad partners regarding transportation issues. 4. Monitor customer inventory levels and coordinate replenishment schedules. 5. Coordinate emergency transportation solutions when rail delays occur. 6. Ensure Bills of Lading and shipping documen…