Director, Transportation

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Director of Transportation Do you love building business cases to make data-driven decisions? Are you all about creating a work environment where employees can thrive? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This position is located at 630 John Hancock Rd, Taunton, MA 02780. While no two days will look alike- here is a snapshot of some of the things you'll be doing: Essential Functions: Collaborates with the leadership team to reinforce Gordon Food Service culture, values and vision towards improved outcomes, customer service and cost effectiveness. Maintains global accountability for transportation initiatives to include the delivery and movement of product to maximize product quality through efficient, accurate transport and delivery of GFS products. Collaborates with Supply Chain Management Process Team and division General Manager to review transportation standard practice, policies and procedures. Collaborates with department supervisors and their staff on transportation systems, standard practices and procedures to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, accuracy, product care, sanitation, and employee morale. Directs transportation services through the evaluation and application of Gordon Food Service standard practices, transportation systems, and process improvements. Collaborates with Corporate Transportation Manager and divisional Human Resource department to update training requirements and methods to include tracking new employees to insure that training steps are followed. Collaborate with the Transportation Managers on all transportation personnel requiring training, i.e. safe equipment operation, safe work practices, accuracy, productivity, equipment care, fuel economy and sanitation. Collaborate with the transportation managers utilizing the professional development program to identify and develop future transportation leaders. Monitors customer satisfaction and directs collaboration with sales staff to ensure delivery of highest degree of service to Gordon Food Service customers. Directs and monitors performance of administrative tasks related to Transportation Department including invoicing, payroll, employee relations. Directs and leads various meetings including quarterly supervisor, annual combined operations, annual, departmental, warehouse and sales and task team. Directs and leads the Transportation Department safety initiative including coaching and compliance with applicable regulations including those of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and BWC. Interviews, hires, train, and retain staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them. Develops capital and operational budget for the department. Routinely monitors, manages and controls budget, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action and develops plans for productivity improvements. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities. Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative. Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment. Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and BWC regulatory agencies and applicable laws. Does this look like you? Experience dealing with ambiguity in an ever-changing market preferred. Ten years previous transportation experience with three years previous management experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience Bachelors degree required CDL-A license preferred Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start day one! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Bonus potential, plus long term incentive plan that pays out over time Salary Range: $176,946 – $276,037. Your actual base pay will be determined based on your skills and experience. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests. For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.