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Traffic ManagerWelch Packaging • Aurora, IL, United States
Traffic Manager

Traffic Manager

Welch Packaging • Aurora, IL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY

The role of Group Traffic Manager is to improve the effectiveness of our Welch Transportation system

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure full DOT compliance across all group locations, including proper management and retention of Driver Logs (6 months), DVIRs (3 months), trip reports (submitted to leasing company), and annual trailer inspections.
  • Oversee fleet regulatory readiness by keeping trailer DOT inspections current and audit-ready at all times.
  • Manage trailer fleet strategy, including sourcing and purchasing trailers to meet operational demand.
  • Administer tractor lease lifecycle management, including monitoring expirations, ordering replacements, securing additional units, and reallocating equipment across locations to optimize utilization.
  • Oversee forklift lease program, including renewals, replacements, and acquisition of new equipment as operational needs evolve.
  • Drive outside freight cost reduction initiatives by analyzing lane data, benchmarking carrier rates, and negotiating lower-cost alternatives for specific markets.
  • Monitor and control fuel spend across the group, identifying cost-reduction strategies and ensuring compliance with preferred vendor programs (e.g., Penske utilization where available).
  • Analyze fuel purchasing trends and secure lowest-cost fueling options in markets without preferred vendor access.
  • Manage and optimize GPS and ELD systems through Verizon Connect to ensure compliance, asset visibility, and operational efficiency.
  • Provide ongoing transportation performance oversight, leveraging data to improve cost control, equipment utilization, and fleet productivity across all locations.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Experience
  • 3+ Prior experience in fleet management or similar role.
  • Ability to use email communication.
  • Good communication skills, organized, detail oriented, positive attitude, optimistic.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
  • Strong written and oral communication.
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Time management.
  • Systems analysis.
  • Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
  • Critical thinking.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Physical Requirements:
  • Sit and stand as needed.
  • May require walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
  • Reaching above shoulders, below waist and lifting as required to file documents or store materials.
  • Lifting to 25 lbs.
Work Environment:
  • Typical office setting
  • May require you to enter a manufacturing environment that requires proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.
  • Manufacturing environment may be loud, hot/cold depending on season.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.
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