Transportation Manager

About Second Harvest At Second Harvest, we believe that healthy food belongs to us all. Since 1986, we have supported our neighbors to achieve food security across 16 counties in southwestern Wisconsin. As a food bank, we work with a network of over 300 food distribution partners to achieve our strategic goals of nutrition security and food equity for all. Description About Second Harvest At Second Harvest, we believe that healthy food belongs to us all. Since 1986, we have supported our neighbors to achieve food security across 16 counties in southwestern Wisconsin. As a food bank, we work with a network of over 300 food distribution partners to achieve our strategic goals of nutrition security and food equity for all. Vision – Everyone in our community has enough nutritious food to thrive. Mission – Second Harvest exists to end hunger in southwestern Wisconsin. Values – Integrity | Trust | Humility | Inclusion | Equity | Innovation Summary The Transportation Manager will provide oversight for the overall transportation distribution functions of SHFB. The Manager will be responsible for supervision of drivers, ensuring compliance with state and federal transportation guidelines, ensuring proper safety protocol compliance, development and implementation of efficient route structures and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance program. The Manager will also be responsible for driving routes as necessary. Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions Transportation Logistics, Compliance & Maintenance Oversees and coordinates transportation logistics activities for SHF. Schedule routes for drivers as well as provide directions/maps if necessary, utilizing Roadnet to schedule pickups and deliveries. Leads in formulation and implementation of organizational policies related to transportation logistics. Develops goals, performance metrics and management best practices for transportation. Mentor team members in the creation and implementation of metrics to achieve process improvement. Continuously evaluates and reviews with operations team all operational processes and process improvement plans. Coordinate with Director of Operations and Distribution Center Manager to plan, organize and oversee the inbound and outbound logistics of SHF product, ensuring transportation costs are optimized and within budget. Collaborate with Director of Operations and Human Resources to ensure DOT Compliance is met along with any other federal, state or local codes. Updates transportation SOP’s in collaboration with the Director of Operations Partners with Director of Operations and operations team members to identify and remedy safety concerns, and champion positive safety practices. Assist the Director of Operations in the development of operations budget and manages expenses within the approved budget. Evaluate and implement safety, equipment and other training needs of transportation staff. Oversee proper maintenance of vehicles to ensure compliance with external regulatory bodies, making employee, volunteer and food safety top priorities. Compare service options when maintaining vehicles with costs and quality of service at top of mind. Reconcile all billings from vendors on vehicle repairs/maintenance. Maintain updated list of all vehicles, ensuring any changes are communicated for insurance purposes. Ensure Director of Operations is aware of all vehicle servicing and repairs. Ensure all drivers stay current and abide by all DOT regulations. Perform any other duties as needed to fulfill our mission, drive our vision and abide by our values Leadership Demonstrates a clear understanding of internal and external customers by listening and responding to their needs in a timely manner. Be an outstanding customer service #J-18808-Ljbffr