Transportation Manager

Company Description

PFG Customized Distribution meets the unique needs of some of America's most recognized national chain restaurants, including Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Ruby Tuesday. Providing customized attention and a centralized contact for product lines, menu changes, and account coordination, PFG Customized serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

Manages all aspects of the transportation function in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, including selection of qualified drivers, routing, driving, safety, unloading, fleet maintenance, customer/driver relationships, and Department of Transportation (DOT) and Operating Company (OpCo) compliance. Includes involvement with the driver selection and orientation process, handling employee relations issues including disciplinary action, monitoring DOT and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliance, managing Transportation Supervisors and monitoring the routing process to ensure customer satisfaction. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversees all Transportation Supervisor and/or staff of drivers to ensure deliveries are made in a safe, efficient and timely manner, maintaining dependability and customer satisfaction. Manages staff of drivers; hires, schedules, provides training and guidance, establishes job standards and regularly evaluates performance.
• Oversees day-to-day administration of delivery function including: managing, monitoring and approving department expenses, calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip and expense reports, and identifying and resolving problems. Operates a computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management system (e.g., Samsara); ensures truck computer system is monitored and maintained.
• Prepares annual transportation operating budget; performs cost analyses (e.g., truck leases, fuel consumption, etc.) and coordinates financial reporting.
• Works closely with Warehouse Manager to ensure the highest level of efficiency within the operation.
• Responsible for scheduling truck deliveries and routing on a daily basis, including backhauls, and changes routes accordingly to meet customer needs and to maximize route profitability. Responsible for equipment scheduling and maintenance. Analyzes equipment needs (trucks, tractors, trailers) and determines type and number required. Sets up rental of additional vehicles as required and schedules equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Responsible for DOT compliance, monitoring DOT logs and ensuring drivers comply with DOT regulations. Responsible for compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains and updates all relevant information on drivers such as license, DOT medical certification, tickets for moving violations, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 5-6 years transportation manager experience required, including in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and experience with operations of computerized fleet management systems.
• Experience with managing large fleet and domiciles.
• Manager experience required.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

Preferred qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6-10 years transportation manager experience required, including in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and experience with operations of computerized fleet management systems within foodservice industry.
• Manager experience required.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.