Producers Dairy Foods Inc., a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality award-winning dairy products, is looking for a Branch Supervisor to join our winning team in our Bakersfield, California branch. The Branch Supervisor has responsibility for the branch operation and distribution routes dedicated to this facility. Primary responsibilities include: - Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement mindset and living our Producers Dairy Core Values & Purpose.
- Maintaining (including adjustments) routing efficiencies, which adhere to account specifications and workload standards for productivity.
- Coordinating scheduling of new accounts and removal of closed accounts into routing.
- Monitoring load-out items and adjusts route schedule as necessary.
- Ensuring that Route Drivers provide proper service and product quantities to accounts.
- Managing level of dump generated by each Route Driver and takes corrective action accordingly.
- Managing asset tracking and collection for the Branch.
- Maintaining vacation schedules and performing relief routes as necessary.
- Scheduling and coordinating special deliveries as needed.
- Collaboratively developing and executing specific technical training, including owning training development plans to ensure driver skill levels are in line with company expectations.
- Ensuring optimization and care for all distribution and fleet assets while ensuring proper maintenance.
- Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
- Assisting with accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensuring proper employee relations culture and programs are executed.
- Ensuring execution of Producers Dairy standard operating processes (SOP’s).
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory (DOT, OSHA, CHP, EPA) requirements.
- Conducts minimum of one route training ride with each driver within assigned group during each quarter and completing the required SMART route ride form.
- Actively participates in our Purpose Driven Leadership program and takes an active role in his/her own professional development.
Skills/Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED.
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Valid Class B Driver License with a clean driving record.
- Must be able to read, write and count accurately.
- Must be detail oriented with high degree of accuracy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of employees.
- Minimum one year of experience as a Transportation or Route Sales Driver. DSD experience is preferred and knowledge of Driver Log system.
- Strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
Producers offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan. Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify.
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