Job description
This position will supervise drivers and equipment. Dispatch retail store deliveries. Ensure driver compliance with state and federal DOT regulations. Assist with required records, reports and control systems. The position can work without a manager physically on site.
Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired unless specifically stated:
* High school graduate; Bachelors or 5 years supervisory experience in trucking as equivalent preferred
* Experience of progressive trucking experience / grocery retail preferred
* Knowledge of OSHA & DOT safety regulations, sanitation, and food safety preferred
* Strong technical skills and experience with TMS fleet routing optimization software (Prospero, One Network & CAMS preferred) as well as fleet on-board computer systems (XATA preferred).
* Experience using warehouse management system to interact with TMS
* Excellent math skills
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn new programs and procedures
* Ability to make decisions quickly and cost effectively
* Possess strong resolution skills and have the ability to take decisive action
* Excellent written and oral interpersonal/communication skills
* Proven leadership ability to encompass a minimum 3+ years experience managing 30+ reports preferred
* Able to chart, forecast, plan, manage, and measure day-to-day operations
* Able to effectively interact with multiple levels within the distribution center and within the company
* Exhibits initiative and a high energy for innovation, exemplary customer service skills, and resourcefulness
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include high level of Excel proficiency
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Commitment to providing and maintaining a safe work environment
* Lead, coach, and supervise transportation personnel to attain specific goals and measurable results
* Must be able to work a schedule to support the business (including weekends, holidays, and nights)
* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
* Train and develop dispatchers and drivers, identifying and mentoring high potential candidates
* Successful interaction between other departments within the distribution center and retail
* Maintain positive associate relations
* Provide superior service to our customers
* Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs
* Maintain capital assets in an as-designed condition in a cost effective manner
* Implement new and monitor existing initiatives to reduce cost
* Supervise and dispatch drivers
* Work with drivers to maintain safe and courteous driving skills / facilitate meetings and development workshops
* Ensure accuracy within transportation operations
* Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT, Sanitation and Food Safety regulations
* Maintain accurate and complete documentation of transportation operations and personnel
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $53,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Transportation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Transportation Supervisor: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person