Transportation Manager

Location: Byron Center

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life  A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e commerce retailers, U S  military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick and mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now

Location:

850 76th Street S W    Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to manage the transportation functions, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning  to include for hire cartage and/or backhauls , to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers  Partners with, and coordinates transportation related activities with other departments such as warehouse distribution, maintenance, etc  May work within anonunionor union driver's environment depending on assigned location

Here's what you'll do:

+ Responsible for the management of the transportation operations as assigned, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning  to include for hire cartage and/or backhauls , to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers

+ Work with cross functional departments  i e , warehouse distribution, maintenance, customer service  as it relates to the transportation operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues

+ Responsible for managing, planning and coordinating deliveries, backhauls and for hire cartage; partner with other departments to determine the most efficient, economical andcost effective routes and shipping methods and to ensure high quality, cost effective and timely logistics services that meet customer expectations and business objectives

+ May negotiate rates for third party services/contract drivers based on business need

+ Manage the dispatch process based on the required deliveries/shipment schedule; ensure efficient transportation planning and scheduling of drivers and deliveries to maximize resources, reduce miles and ensure efficient utilization of equipment and drivers within the assigned location s  

+ Manage and ensure department compliance with DOT/CSA, OSHA and other government regulatory agencies

+ Ensure Transportation Supervisors reviewdrivershours of service  HOS  requirements, trip reporting, and other DOT/CSA requirements and record keeping and address any issues in a timely manner

+ Partner with the Fleet Operations and Compliance team to ensure compliance with DOT/CSA and safety regulations, review reporting and compliance of the on board computer system, and to make recommendations for the replacement and maintenance of equipment

+ Oversee the analysis of transportation activities; recommend and/or implement changes based on the results of such analysis

+ Develop and maintain on going reporting to track transportation activities and expenses to include, but not limited to, cost per mile, operating ratio, driver/truck utilization and availability, as well as delivery performance  accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction  

+ Monitor equipment maintenance and availability of equipment for the assigned location s  

+ Ensure procedures for the efficient operation and utilization of equipment is followed; address any issues or concerns promptly

+ Work with maintenance team to ensure equipment  tractor/trailer  is in proper working condition; ensure preventative and corrective maintenance, and inspections are completed in a timely manner

+ Maintain, promote and reinforce safety programs and security awareness

+ Report, record, investigate and/or address any issues, accidents or work related injuries accordingly to ensure compliance with company policies as well as OSHA and DOT/CSA regulations

+ Develop, maintain and update policies, procedures and processes to improve operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance

+ Communicate and/or implement approved/required changes to management and transportation department

+ Responsible for the transportation operations P&L to include, but not limited to, expense and capital budgeting, cost controls, revenue and productivity objectives, and operational execution  Also responsible for equipment utilization and efficient fuel mileage; identify overall opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and continuous improvement

+ Develop and maintain an effective working relationship with warehouse management, managed freight and/or customers; work with various…