Director of Transportation

Description

Responsible for the safe, accurate and damage free outbound and returns deliveries to Lipari Foods customer locations. This position is responsible for over 100 drivers, multiple supervisory and administrative positions within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer service and driving issues by coaching, monitoring and motivating.

• Involved with strategic efficiency planning and tactical application and performance.

• Work directly with transportation system.

• Responsible for report writing and financial analysis.

• Travel to depots to enciage associates in remote locations.

Position Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Transportation Management and Warehouse Management.

• Knowledge of roadnet, Xata and Syntelics is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office is required for this position.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Logistics or Transportation, or a related field.

Company Profile

Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Lipari Foods is a leading independent distributor built around global and specialty foods. With a customer-first mindset, they serve customers through 67 depots across 32 states and growing. Lipari brings the world's most craveable flavors to shelf with an end-to-end approach that combines exclusive and owned brands, retail services, innovative tools, and dependable delivery across 10 categories including deli, bakery, frozen/dairy, specialty grocery, international specialty, meat/seafood, packaging, confections, foodservice/prepared foods, and convenience.

Lipari Foods LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.