Delivery Lead

Specialist, Delivery Lead

Shift: Monday - Friday until route completion

Fully Benefitable, Fulltime

Need to be willing to also be Cover Driver

The Specialist, Delivery Lead is responsible for the efficient delivery of all customer products and will lead and direct the Delivery Specialists. This position is responsible for hands on training of new Delivery Specialists as well as the ongoing monitoring and follow-up of all route drivers. This position will place a strong emphasis on customer service and organization as well as the ability to direct the work of others. The Lead Delivery Specialist should be familiar with route balancing as well as other system functions in RACE, MS Word and MS Excel. May be responsible for Desktop Delivery Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide training and coaching to new and existing Delivery Specialists. Provide technical training and problem solving resources. Provides input for performance reviews

2. Assist management with vehicle safety and building security issues. Allocates resources to insure timely deliveries as defined by customer requirements and expectations

3. Communicate customer feedback to appropriate supervisory personnel

4. Develop and contribute ideas and suggestions for operational improvements utilizing LEAN practices

5. Ensure the proper completion of all required paperwork

6. Assist management with route design, balancing and dispatch, including training and follow up of driver and vehicle safety as well as State and Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance

7. Assume supervisory functions in the absence of direct manager or supervisor

8. Assist with delivery operations as a route back-up driver, when necessary

9. Adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures

10. Perform driver safety checks as needed, for follow up and or retraining

11. Participate in Safety Committee and conduct Tier 1 meetings

12. Assist in meeting with new customers and for onsite visits

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent edu preferred

Minimum 3 years experience in related field

At least two years Delivery experience preferred. Supervisory or Leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of systems, tools, and or processes in delivery environment preferred.

CDL may be needed in states where required

Computer skills preferred;

Valid driver license

Clean; driving record

Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), only required for operating delivery vehicle exceeding 26,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

Department of Transportation (DOT) qualification

Familiarity with computer and other transportation systems preferred, GIS computer programs preferred

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using the English language (English competency)

Ability to represent the company professionally when making customer deliveries.

Have good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, customer service, productivity, etc

Basic product knowledge

Knowledge of operation of power/mobile equipment

Ability to understand addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Geographical knowledge of the delivery service area

Demonstrate a commitment to OfficeMax core values

Ability to transport single cartons up to 75 pounds as needed (75lbs industry standard?)

Ability to use manual pallet jacks to transport pallets of products up to 2,500 pounds

Ability to work in all seasons due to varied climates

Repetitive lifting and/or carrying of products and or merchandise, repetitive climbing in and out of vehicle Ability to stand; on feet for long periods of time, continuous walking;; including stairs

Ability to read and understand a map

Ability to up sell

Maintain a professional appearance