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