Transportation Supervisor
We Deliver the Goods :
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Summary :
Responsible for supervision and training of drivers at Operating Company (OpCo), and for ensuring deliveries are made in safe, efficient and timely manner. Assists with monitoring Department of Transportation (DOT) logs, ensures drivers are in compliance with all DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinates the tracking of all relevant information on drivers, supervisor ensures routing and software systems are up to date. Will interact with drivers, sales, transportation, warehouse and customer service personnel. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities :
Supervises associates to include, but not limited to : staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner.Rides with drivers for training and / or evaluation purposes.Oversee the establishment of delivery routes, labor and transportation cost are within budgeted guidelines.Provide leadership for the strategic planning of new concepts and the establishment of routing procedures and schedules which allow for the optimum use of personnel and equipment while keeping a strong emphasis on driver safety.Work closely with Transportation Management to resolve driver route concerns by visiting geographical delivery areas and participating in driver work-with's.Ensure all routing scenarios are designed to improve efficiency, delivery on-time, reduce delivery expense.Assists Transportation / Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations.Plan Maintenance equipment with regards to costing, restrictions, and capacities.Geo-Coding, delivery days, time windows, service time types, serve time overrides, account types, meal beaksRoute start times, pre / post trips, starting / ending depot, travel modes, color for mapping, assigned driver, equipment and DOT road checksManage assets (equipment / inventory / people) for continual improvement of financial position, including the performance and delivery of costing, off-days, maintenance, scorecard, customer and KPI reporting on scheduled intervals. Leverage routing reports to monitor weekly and monthly trends. Implement necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Qualifications :
High School Diploma / GED or EquivalentExperience 2-4 years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systemsPreferred Qualifications :
Associates / 2-year technical - Business management, logistics or related area.4-6 years transportation experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems within foodservice industry.Supervisory experience.Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) certified.Location : Portland, Oregon
Shift : 1st Shift
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time
EEO Statement : Performance Food Group and / or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Company Description : Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.
Benefits : Click Here for Benefits Information
Compensation : $75,000-$90,000 Depending on Experience, with a 20% annual bonus potential
