Transportation Manager

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitality laundry processing services around the country. Our focus is on service, quality and safety which enable our clients to provide essential services to their patients and guests. The Company operates across 20+ states and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, FL.

Working as a Laundry Transportation Manager, you are responsible for ensuring departmental efficiencies in a safe working environment and that orders to the customers are filled and delivered as accurately and efficiently as possible while being aware of the needs and conditions of additional plant departments to assist in planning laundry productivity to provide the highest possible level of service.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for ensuring material movement is timely, cost-effective and in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. The primary focus of this position is to manage the delivery drivers.
• Plans, organizes and manages the work/schedules for drivers

• Manages transportation personnel to ensure achievement of goals including a target of 98%+ on-time delivery
• Trains drivers and distribution personnel and teach safe driving practices
• Ensures compliance of DOT regulations
• Designs, implements and schedules DOT mandated Hazmat training sessions and Safety training sessions
• Ensures a safe work environment for employees
• Informs Operations Manager of any problematic situations related to laundry operations
• Directs and maintains company owned or leased fleet including ongoing maintenance and fleet rotation plan

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with colleagues in playing a role in team building; must possess adequate interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify a problem, propose solutions, and have the ability to execute possible solutions to problem-solve
• Ability to make decisions regarding production, distribution, and scheduling
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibit initiative, sense of urgency, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership
• Associate degree in a related field preferred
• At least 1 to 3 years combined operations/supervisory experience required
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Core Linen Services is an equal opportunity employer. At CLS, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: CLS will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance) Associates at Core Linen Services will be compensated commensurate with experience, which includes an attractive base salary and benefits. •Medical •Dental •Vision •Life Insurance/AD •Disability Insurance •Retirement Plan •Paid Time Off •Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)