Hybrid Transportation Manager bei Gold Star Foods

TITLE: Transportation Manager
Department: Transportation 
REPORTS TO: VP of Operations
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Salary 

Gold Star Foods, a fast-growing national foodservice distribution center is one of the largest solutions for the K-12 school foodservice market. We do this through teamwork, problem solving and respectful interactions. This integral position within the organization is to develop and lead a fast-paced team of drivers to support our southeast region. 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

This position is a critical support role for the Transportation team. The Transportation Manager works closely with the warehouse team and other departments within the organization to lead a team of drivers to provide our customers with safe and exceptional delivery services and our teammates a great place to work. 

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Screening of potential new hire associate applications.
• Manages financials, transportation payroll, fleet, exempt staff, hourly associates, outside vendors.
• Responsible for managing any audit and inspection requirements.
• Work closely with Safety & HR for WC and Incident reporting and management.
• Work closely with Finance regarding departmental financial results and reporting.
• Work closely with Sales & Customer Experience Specialists for customer needs. Works closely with Warehouse Manager in collaboration of customer needs. Coaching / Disciplinary responsibilities for staff and hourly team members. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Computer skills mandatory – Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Strong knowledge of temperature-controlled environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple levels and multiple departments within an organization, creating an engaging and supportive environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• 3 years of hands-on transportation operations experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing hourly employees.

• Foodservice experience preferred.
• Previous history of driving critical KPI metric improvement and performance. 
• Prior experience with E-Logs, Omnitracs, and Roadnet, Drivecam or similar preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion. Individuals may need to work in varying temperatures regularly, from the freezer rooms to un-air-conditioned dry storage areas. 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled 

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties. 

Affirmative Action Statement: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.