JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a smooth operation of the Transportation Department
and helps provide 24 hours coverage. Provide general supervision of all transportation operations managers and
functional processes within the department. Primary responsibility is to maintain a properly staffed and trained
department that supports the warehousing function by offering the highest levels of logistics support. This position
involves the planning, directing, and coordination of all delivery and backhaul activities. Must keep product moving
smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. Must drive key performance indicators for cost savings, and maintain efficient
utilization of manpower through proper scheduling and training in order to provide the highest levels of customer
service at the store level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:
- Direct and motivate Teammates.
- Coordinate the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions through the company safety department.
- 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.
- Ensure that routing parameters offer the cost-effective solutions that will drive profitability.
- Manage and benchmark transportation aspects of profit and loss statement.
- Oversee all department re-bids and re-routes.
- Maintain effective and timely scheduling of Transportation Teammates and Management Staff.
- Facilitate communication within the management team and between the Teammates and management.
- Conduct scheduled performance reviews for all Management staff. Submit recommendations for salary adjustments.
- Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable work force.
- Enforce general company policies and issuance of coaching/disciplinary documentation to teammates. All final written warnings and terminations will be presented and administered by this position with the approvalof the General Manager and/or the Human Resources Manager.
- Assign accountability within staff to track and trend key performance indicators.
- Be able to interpret the Teammate Handbook.
- Have knowledge of backhaul and transfer procedures.
- Establish and provide departmental coverage and leadership and maintain level of managerial, professionalism at all times.
- Assist Senior Warehouse Manager with resolution of issues between warehousing and distribution.
- Provide additional assistance with projects and other activities as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Have 5 – 7 years of experience in all facets of outbound transportation, preferably in the food service industry.
- Understand mainframe computer software relating to record keeping. Preferred experience on AS 400
- Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs; XATA, TRUCKS or similar programs.
- Be able to manage large numbers of staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating Teammates, and resolving employee relations issues.
- Be able to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and inter-company memos/outside correspondence.
- Have minimum of 4 years of accounting, planning, and analytical and/or reporting experience, in positions with increasing responsibility is preferred.
- Be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
- Be able to understand of financial statements and resulting cost implications.
- Possess ability to identify financial issues and provide cost effective solutions to such issues.
- Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, vendors, and employees.
- Have strong analytical and communication skills with proven ability to work within the framework of the Team.
- Have knowledge of distribution systems to include order routing.
- Have an understanding of dispatch issues and procedures.
- Must be able to ascend and descend stairs and inclined surfaces (or something of this nature. They have to climb in and out of the truck on the ramp during route rides).
- Be able to successfully pass drug screen and criminal background check.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orlando, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- How many direct reports do/did you have?
Education:
Experience:
- DOT Regs: 4 years (Preferred)
- Routing protocols: 1 year (Preferred)
- Transportation management: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
