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.
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
- 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