Freight Captain

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CRH is seeking a Freight Captain in Quakertown, PA, onsite, to join Oldcastle APG's OLGNE leadership team. The role blends hands-on dispatch with logistics oversight, training dispatchers and Shipping/Receiving admins, leading regional ship well calls, managing load planning, coordinating with customers, operations, drivers and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries while controlling freight costs and KPIs. You’ll handle EDI registration, carrier onboarding, rate negotiations, audits, and issue investigations, and you’ll keep current on DOT rules and safety ratings. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross-functional leadership, analytics, and successful cost controls; highlight collaboration, compliance and problem solving; complete online profile and track status.

Job ID:  519889

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

A Freight captain is member of the OLGNE leadership team. This position is a hands-on dispatcher/logistics roll in which the individual is responsible for overseeing and supporting the sites assigned in their territory. They provide training and support to dispatch and Shipping/Receiving team; the Freight Captain is a guide and coach to help ensure that the dispatching needs of the business are met. This individual will be working closely with the Regional Transportation Manager as well as the transportation staff, customer service, operations team, drivers, and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and minimize fleet/carrier expenses for all locations involved. They also oversee and are responsible for overall shipping data management related to the KPIs for logistics. 

Job Location

This is an onsite role in Quakertown, PA. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with training and support for dispatchers and Shipping/Receiving Admins
  • Provide guidance and coaching to transportation staff at assigned facilities
• Attend weekly ship well call with leadership team
  • Lead call in Regional Transportation Managers’ absence
• Assist with EDI registration
  • Ensure the proper code is being used and supporting notes are entered in post text
• Ensure loads are getting to the correct warehouse based on items ordered
• Oversee load planning process
• Maintain copacker relationships and communication regarding inventory levels and shipping
• Manage and analyze transportation needs/expenses
• Assist with rate negotiation
  • Approve higher rates when applicable
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures regarding freight and shipping
  • Ensure facilities are processing pick lists and ship tickets in an accurate and timely manner
• Review Daily Bulk/Bag Report, Open Order Report, Priority Report, Freight Operations Report and Freight Optimizer daily and respond accordingly
• Work closely with Customer Service and Operations to understand product availability, logistics issues and customer requirements
• Investigate/Research quality, delivery, billing, ticketing, and claims issues
  • Support claims/investigation process involving damage to vehicles or cargo
• Keep current on Government rules and regulations, fuel surcharges and DOT safety rating
• Audit and maintain company assets, lease/rental units and drivers files and records
• Carrier onboarding
  • Following up with compliance issues
  • Process new vendor setup packets/monitor LGNE.vendorsetups.com email
• Assist with annual carrier meetings
• Plan and host annual dispatch meeting with Regional Transportation Manager
• Work company projects assigned by management
  • Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. They should have an excellent communication capacity as well as possess great organizational and attention to detail skills. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.