JOB SUMMARY

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This position provides support to the transportation manager / director in supervising the activities related to delivery and backhauls. This includes training and supervising transportation department associates, compliance with government regulations, and promoting safety and security of the transportation department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, Food Safety Standards, and preferred work methods.
• Ensures transportation associates comply with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
• Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Assists with the training of new associates, including cross-training of existing associates.
• Directs the proper selection and utilization of company assets in support of the delivery department.
• Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
• Interprets, trains, and enforces company policies, protocols, and procedures including food safety, DOT, and record keeping.
• Communicates with warehouse and customer service teams to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery issues.
• Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.
• Maintains positive associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
• Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Monitors associate morale and submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement.
• Works with safety manager to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations, and routine safety inspections.
• Makes recommendations for corrective action and / or behavior modification where required.
• Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews, and / or terminations.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works outside of the normal schedule as required to meet workload demands.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Professional Skills

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