Transportation General Manager - Logistics

Management Level:

M2

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide strategic leadership for fleet sizing and utilization across all company-controlled rail assets to support operational efficiency and service continuity.
• Direct coordination of railcar maintenance with external repair partners to ensure company-controlled assets remain compliant, reliable, and aligned with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety standards.
• Champion technology and automation initiatives that improve transportation performance, visibility, and insights impacting financial and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement and change management efforts that strengthen processes, capabilities, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership oversight for talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability to ensure a high-performing team, strengthen leadership bench strength, and support enterprise transportation priorities.
• Compile and analyze budget and annual operating plan data to inform strategic financial and operational roadmap for Bulk Operations.
• Conduct quarterly audits of TAFC and CHFC activity to support timely and accurate freight cost adjustments for JST and hopper customers.
• Support the escalation and resolution of outstanding railcar demurrage issues to minimize financial exposure and service disruption.
• Manage relationships with vendors and lessors and negotiate favorable commercial terms and special pricing arrangements when appropriate.
• Review and approve vendor invoices for running repairs, tank HM216 compliance, washouts, MRU, private empty car storage, demurrage, and escalate high value invoices for leadership approval.
• Prepare supporting analysis and documentation for capital investment requests associated with repairs
• Audit railcar lease invoices to validate applicable shop credits and ensure billing accuracy.
• Partner with the Senior Manager on rail fleet composition analysis related to shop, wash, storage, and MRU decisions supporting projects and day-to-day operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with ops and strategy on the tactical execution of rail operations and bulk transportation activities, multi-fleet reporting accuracy, and delivery of strategic cost-reduction initiatives related to demurrage, detention, private car storage, no-bill, switch, and scale charges.
• Deliver financial objectives by aligning team accountability, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Strengthen organizational resilience through proactive risk management and contingency planning that address trends and threats impacting global transportation and business operations.
• Foster a high-performance culture by building strong relationships, developing talent, and modeling company values.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics preferred, or bachelor’s degree in a related field combined with 3+ years of experience in logistics, finance, distribution, or transportation.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in transportation operations, with preference for experience in rail operations, specialized transportation, or profit and loss management.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, FM mainframe, QMF, understanding data tables, SQL/DB2 tables, as well as experience working with supply chain operating systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage mid- to senior-level leadership. Experience managing rail and truckload transportation providers is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex data to support decision-making. Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a result-oriented approach to problem-solving.

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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