Job Description

As Fleet Manager at Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.
We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.
Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.
It’s Better with Bakelite.

Fleet Manager: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World
• You will oversee the planning, dispatching, and execution of liquid chemical bulk shipments across three manufacturing sites.
• You’ll manage company drivers and bulk tank equipment while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient end-to-end transportation.
• You will leverage Samsara telematics and BluJay TMS to optimize routing, ensure visibility, and control operational costs.

It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You
• You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.
• We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.
• Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.
• Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.
• We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.

Life in Atlanta: Atlanta is Georgia’s capital, largest city, and home to Bakelite’s corporate headquarters.
• The city offers lots of activities. In addition to restaurants and a bustling downtown area, you can explore Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Botanical Garden and more.
• Check out some of Atlanta’s famed sports teams, including the Braves, Falcons and Hawks.
• Atlanta is home to several the most colleges and universities in the southern U.S., including University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, John Marshall Law School and others.
• Love to travel? You’ll be close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.
• Learn more about Atlanta

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:
Dispatch & Daily Transportation Operations
• Build and manage daily/weekly dispatch plans optimizing driver assignments and equipment utilization.
• Schedule and dispatch drivers based on priorities, time windows, HOS, and equipment compatibility.
• Monitor operations using Samsara telematics for GPS visibility, HOS, and safety alerts.
• Manage all loads in BluJay TMS including load creation, tendering, documentation, and closeout.
• Coordinate tank wash planning, certifications, and product compatibility requirements.
• Proactively manage exceptions such as delays, weather, equipment breakdowns, etc. and communicate updates.
Driver Leadership & Performance
• Supervise and coach company drivers; ensure alignment with site logistics needs.
• Oversee driver scheduling, PTO planning, and after-hours support rotations.
• Ensure HOS/ELD compliance and conduct audits and corrective actions.
• Conduct safety briefings, ride-alongs, and training on chemical handling and unloading.
• Hold drivers accountable for safety, professionalism, and adherence to Life-Saving Rules.
Safety, Compliance & Chemical Handling
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, EPA, OSHA, and hazardous chemical regulations.
• Manage Driver Qualification Files including licensing, medical certifications, and testing.
• Lead investigations for spills, releases, and preventable accidents.
Fleet, Equipment & Maintenance Management
• Oversee readiness of tractors, tank trailers, pumps, compressors, and chemical equipment.
• Manage maintenance programs and track out-of-service assets.
• Monitor asset performance, fuel efficiency, and utilization using Samsara data (idling, harsh braking, speeding, engine diagnostics).
• Ensure tank trailer certifications such as pressure and thickness testing.
Cross Functional Coordination & Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
• Coordinate with site Logistics, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and EH&S teams.
• Leverage BluJay TMS analytics to reduce freight cost, improve ontime performance, increase asset utilization, and capture accessorials accurately.
• Use Samsara dashboards to drive safety coaching, reduce idle time, improve fuel efficiency, and eliminate HOS violations.
• Standardize SOPs across sites including driver guides and emergency protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including PDCA, Kaizen, and RCA.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation/dispatch experience including bulk chemical liquid operations.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, HAZMAT requirements, and tank trailer operations.
• Hands-on experience with BluJay (e2open) TMS and Samsara telematics.
• Experience leading drivers or dispatch teams in a safety-critical environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience coordinating shipments across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Preferred: Knowledge of tank wash processes, wash codes, and trailer compatibility.
• Preferred: CDL-A with tanker/hazmat endorsements (not required).
• Travel: Minimal to moderate as needed.
• Physical Demands: Ability to conduct field checks, trailer inspections, and safety observations.

Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world? Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.