Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Direct and motivate Teammates.
Report any accidents or unsafe conditions to the Transportation Manager and the Safety Manager.
Be responsible for compliance and knowledge with Federal Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards. Maintain fleet in a safe manner in accordance with company and governmental standards.
Keep all mistakes and waste to a minimum and check to make sure that routes are properly set up.
Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation Teammates, current week and following week schedules should always be posted with a working copy available by request for the next week.
Facilitate communication within the management team and between the Teammates and management.
Monitor all scheduled tasks to ensure that they are efficiently completed.
Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
Enforce general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to Teammates, final written warning and termination will be presented for approval to the Transportation Manager and/or the Human Resources Manager.
Be responsible for productivity data including but not limited to unload rates, routes, stops, and pieces; timely scheduling of all routes for on-time departures; on-time customer deliveries.
Be able to interpret the Teammate Handbook.
Have knowledge of backhaul and transfer procedures.
Provide departmental coverage and leadership and maintain level of managerial professionalism at all times.
Assist the Assistant Transportation Manager and/or Transportation Manager with research and development of new techniques and procedures to increase the efficiency of any transportation operation.
Provide additional assistance with projects and other activities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Have at least 1 year of transportation management experience in the food distribution industry.
Be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
AS/400 experience is preferred.
Truck routing software experience preferred.
Be able to work a varied and flexible schedule.
Have basic competency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center.
This position may require work in hot and cold temperature extremes and exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components, and working in close to proximity to other teammates.

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.