Dohrn Transfer is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

• Lead engineering operations across multiple locations, facilities, or business units.
• Establish engineering standards, policies, and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide strategic direction for infrastructure, equipment, systems, and asset life cycle management. 
• Partner with operations to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable engineering, environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements. 
• Champion a culture of safety and operational risk awareness across engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work to properly size, staff and equip terminals according to business levels
• Seek the optimal layout and design for each terminal to ensure optimal dock flows
• Maximize terminal assets and space to allow maximum capacity utilization at each terminal
  

  • Integrate diversity in the workplace, and into terminal operations, and perpetuate that vision
  • Support and drive Linehaul initiatives and changes
  • Support Audit processes and procedures
  • Support the sales team’s initiatives, and lead customer project start-ups
  • Mentor new Terminal Managers
  • Create and maintain succession plans for all operations
  • Implement a process oriented approach to operations and standardize processes for all terminals
  • Improve processes throughout the operation by eliminating waste
  • Look for new revenue streams for Dohrn and its customers by introducing new services
  • Operate each of your respective areas under 88% O.R.
  • Create yearly operations budgets as guidelines for managing costs at a regional and terminal level
  • Support Company Security and Safety initiatives

  • React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Required

• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred
• Valid Driver License
  • Fluent command of the English language is required to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
  • High school degree required; bachelor degree preferred
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience in the LTL industry and/or practical experience as a Terminal Manager is preferred
  • Must completely understand all levels and issues of operating a terminal
  • Must be competent and proficient in Freight handling techniques and Microsoft Office Software products
  • Proven problem solving and analytical ability is essential

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment
• The office environment is generally favorable; Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are minimal hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
• Visual Acuity including regular use of items including a computer screen or monitor
• Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Talking and hearing required to communicate with and listen to others to share or receive information; May be occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others
• Travel is required- may have to leave on Sunday to review our further out terminals
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule