Transportation Manager

Responsibilities

Pay Transparency Statement: 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary

The Transportation Manager will lead a team of Supervisors and Drivers to ensure that finished goods are delivered to Distribution Centers.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Staffs, trains, evaluates and develop team members
• Ensures adherence to delivery standards and regulatory requirements
• Manages Drivers’ delivery schedules and hours worked
• Works with Manufacturing Plants and Distribution Centers to ensure customer service expectations are met
• Manages carrier relationships and conducts carrier meetings
• Negotiates transportation contracts
• Develops and manages the Transportation budget
• Reviews and approves Transportation invoices
• Develops, leads, and executes continuous improvement activities i.e., safety, cost/efficiency and engagement
• Monitors employee productivity and timekeeping
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Ensures that product loads are built and delivered to company standards
• Solves problems and resolves conflicts
• Effectively communicates to all levels of the organization
• Effectively manages company assets
• Ensures compliance of all Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and policies
• Other projects or duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five plus years of management experience in Transportation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution, Manufacturing or Replenishment Planning
• Two plus years of experience working with contract carriers
• Two plus years of experience contract negotiations experience
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong employee relations skills
• Proficient computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with DOT regulations
• Experience managing a budget
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in the Beverage or Food Industry
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.