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Transportation Manager

Dot Foods Inc
  • University Park, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Location: University Park

    Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.

    Reports To: Director of Transportation

    Salary Range: $85,821-$128,732 annually, plus bonus opportunity

    As a Transportation Manager, you will lead transportation operations and develop high-performing teams that safely and efficiently deliver exceptional service. You will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost management, process development, and effective leadership while partnering with peers across the transportation network to achieve shared goals.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    • Contain costs through effective routing of customer orders and managing inbound freight by dispatching staff.
    • Utilize team and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
    • Manage transfer processes between distribution centers by working closely with distribution center managers.
    • Address and resolve customer issues.
    • Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

    YOU MUST HAVE

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office programs
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

    YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

    • Prior management experience of 3-5 years minimum
    • Prior transportation experience
    • Ability to function in a multi-task environment

    ROLE SPECIFICS

    • Travel - Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
    • Schedule - Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.

    WHO WE ARE

    Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

    WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

    As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

    • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
    • Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
    • Significant advancement opportunities

    Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

    EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationUniversity Park, IL
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1960
    Websitehttps://dotfoodscareers.com/now-hiring-dot-foods-warehouse/

    About Company

    We make products more accessible and affordable to the food industry because of our unique position between suppliers and our customers. By streamlining the supply chain and building valuable partnerships along the way, everyone benefits from our redistribution business model.

    One fact about Dot Foods says it all: We haven't laid off a single employee in our company's 60-year history—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    That's because our founders built this family business to treat employees right and serve customers well. They infused Dot with a sense of honesty, integrity, humility, and a strong work ethic, which is as true today as when the company started in 1960.  So if you are looking for a full-time or part-time work schedule, an office job or one that shows you the country, we have many opportunities for you.

    Across our U.S. locations, we have positions in operations, sales, business development, IT, engineering, and much more. Check out our Dot Foods Careers website to discover Dot, a place where you belong.

    Skills

    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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