Transportation Supervisor
Job description
Job Summary:
Primary responsibility is to supervise and dispatch drivers and working with other areas of routing and departments. Accountable for training of new employees and introducing new process, methods and technology. In the event being prepared to run route in event of a call off or need arises. Hold drivers accountable for resultsand fosters an environment that is conducive to teamwork in keeping with our stated Core Values (lead by example). Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same. Utilizing manpower efficiently and equitably to achieve the goals of the department and satisfy the customer.
Hours:
- 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Monday - Friday
- The hours will vary weekly and may include occasional weekends
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Engage members of transportation team.
- Conduct reviews with hourly team twice a year.
- Focus on Safety - review any accidents or injuries with employee, take reports and follow accident reporting procedures, post injury/ accident observations
- Visit the domicile sites Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne (both Stanz and Troyer), and Defiance at least once a week.
- Introduce new procedures and Technology assisting with training.
- Assist in maintain and update ELD.
- Overseeing training for team members and refreshers
- Fill in for drivers if needed to make deliveries.
- Attend weekly department meetings.
- Conduct customer site visits.
- Administer DOT drug testing procedures.
- Administer any discipline according to company policy and Union contract (where appliable)
- Other duties as assigned.
Secondary / Backup Responsibilities:
- Working with Routing Supervisor to make changes according to feedback from drivers on routes and start times.
- Learn to be back up for Routing supervisor.
- Assist and develop Standard Operating Procedures
Experience and Qualifications
- Holding a valid Class “A” CDL and maintain a current DOT physical & drug screen preferred.
- Must be fully trained in all functions of a Delivery Driver.
- Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Must be able to use good judgment in decision making.
- Computer experience required, Word, Excel, Outlook preferred.
- Prior foodservice experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of DOT requirements and laws
- Ability to be patient; training new and existing employees.
- Be able to work remotely with little interaction with office
Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally perform physical work in all types of weather conditions from very warm to very cold temperatures
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of times
- Walking, bending, reaching, twisting, lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and walking a loaded (250-500 lbs.) dolly down a 20-foot ramp and into the customer location
- Ability to do all the above with multiple replications a minimum of an 8-hour period
- Driving safely in every kind of weather and/or traffic condition
- Warehouse environment with noise, dust, odors and a diversity from very warm to very cold temperatures
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential function
Salary: $65,711 - $85,424
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,711.00 - $85,424.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Goshen, IN 46528: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Transportation Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: In person
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