TRANSPORTATION/ASST MANAGER

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Transportation Department. Demonstrate the company’s leadership model behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Oversee the daily operation of the department to insure on time delivery to the stores

Responsible to promote and insure all members practice safety in the workplace and on the road

Responsible for driver schedules, requests for days off

Responsible for providing accurate timely information with regard to driver timecards

Work with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performance

Handle Union issues that arise

Handle special projects or take over for the Manager in the event of absence

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports

Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment

Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Possess good phone etiquette

Possess good public relation skills

Detail oriented/well organized.

Knowledge of word processing software

Knowledge of DMV rules and regulations a plus

DOT experience desirable

Willing to work at other site locations where applicable

Ability to work varied shifts/varied hours/varied days

Desired

Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment

Expertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertise

Experience within a food distribution environment preferred

Knowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements