TRANSPORTATION/ASST MANAGER

Transportation Department ManagerResponsible 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.ResponsibilitiesOversee the daily operation of the department to insure on time delivery to the storesResponsible to promote and insure all members practice safety in the workplace and on the roadResponsible for driver schedules, requests for days offResponsible for providing accurate timely information with regard to driver timecardsWork with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performanceHandle Union issues that ariseHandle special projects or take over for the Manager in the event of absenceSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reportsAbility to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environmentAbility to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative mannerAbility to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business informationAbility to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issuesProvide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adultsMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationQualificationsMinimumGood oral and written communication skillsAbility to read, write and speak EnglishPossess good phone etiquettePossess good public relation skillsDetail oriented/well organized.Knowledge of word processing softwareKnowledge of DMV rules and regulations a plusDOT experience desirableWilling to work at other site locations where applicableAbility to work varied shifts/varied hours/varied daysDesiredSupervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environmentExpertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertiseExperience within a food distribution environment preferredKnowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements