Manager, Transportation
Company: US Foods
Location: Charleston
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY
THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of
Food People! The Transportation Manager will ensure a
Transportation department culture focused on people, safety,
service, and cost through meaningful engagements with drivers, best
in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations.
They will use their experience in transportation operations to
manage personnel and drive efficient transportation operations
through the associates they lead, ensuring the safe, accurate and
timely daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution
centers within the organization.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
--- Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods
associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our
drivers interact remain injury free, always. Champion safety
procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a
safety-first culture in the Transportation department.--- Oversee
and develop drivers and Transportation associates through
one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting
in problem resolution when required, and leading by example. Ensure
all drivers and other Transportation department associates are
appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal
responsibilities.--- Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation
associates by discussing performance with Sr. Transportation
Managers and creating plans to address gaps.--- Create an
atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged, and
motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.---
Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and
clerical associates within the Transportation department. Drive
associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that
embodies US Foods values.--- Build high-performing teams by
participating in interviewing and hiring Transportation personnel,
in conjunction with Sr. Transportation Managers. Review
performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver
disciplinary action.--- Monitor production goals and maintain a
zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and
devise cost-effective and legal solutions; act to implement same.
Ensure team understands and adheres to DOT regulations.--- Identify
and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely
and efficiently.--- Conduct routine Safety and Driver
Meetings.Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.---
Investigate all accidents, maintain an accident file, track causes
and take appropriate preventative action.--- Effectively schedule
working shifts by leveraging appropriate planning tools (i.e.,
Microsoft Excel)--- Other duties assigned by
manager.SUPERVISION:--- Direct: Union and/or non-union
DriversRELATIONSHIPS--- Internal: Transportation leaders and
coworkers; Drivers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across
departments (e.g., Sales)--- External: CustomersWORK ENVIRONMENT---
May spend significant amount of time on the road. Must spend
portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise
and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically
experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working
on a computer.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRelated
Experience/Requirements:--- Minimum of three years of experience in
transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution required.---
Minimum of one year of experience overseeing a workforce
required.--- Experience as a driver a
plus.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
--- Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods
and procedures.--- Strong leadership, communication and people
development skills.--- Strong understanding of DOT requirements.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory
requirements.--- Ability to interpret financial and operational
data.--- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office)
.Education/Training:--- High school diploma or GED required;
college degree preferred.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:--- Must be able
to perform the following physical activities for described length
of time: OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% /
CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
FREQUENCY:STAND OCCASIONALLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE
FREQUENTLYSIT FREQUENTLYLIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20
lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs
(Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVERCARRY 1-10 lbs
(Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs
(Medium) OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs
(Very Heavy) NEVERPUSH/PULL OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE
OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLYKNEEL OCCASIONALLYBEND
OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST
OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS OCCASIONALLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS
OCCASIONALLYMANUAL DEXTERITY OCCASIONALLY***EOE
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Keywords: US Foods, Charleston , Manager, Transportation, Professions , Charleston, South Carolina
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