Assistant Transportation Manager

Location: Liverpool, NY Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Reports To: Director of Transportation Salary Range: $72,962 to $109,444 annually, plus bonus opportunity As an Assistant Transportation Manager, you will provide assistance to the transportation manager in establishing and maintain Dot Transportation fleet performance in all areas of our business including recruiting, retention, operations, safety, budgeting, etc.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Coordinates with dispatch for efficient and effective fleet resource utilization.

• Assists with vehicle safety issues.
• Conducts driver reviews.
• Supports overall dispatch and traffic management goals.
• Coordinates training for drivers based on individual performance within key

areas.

• Assists with budget preparation and execution.
• Manages the on-board computer system and hours of service for all drivers.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools

to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, experience in using Microsoft Office programs/ applications
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Prior management experience
• Prior transportation experience
• Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customers

and vendors * Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in one-on-one and group settings

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule- Monday – Friday (8AM-5PM) with on-call responsibilities
• Supervision – Assigned drivers & dispatch staff.
• Travel – Approx. 2-3 nights per year. Must have ability to travel

independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for training or meetings.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: * Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance

• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety. EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.