Transportation Manager

Location: Clifton Park

POSITION SUMMARY This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with Delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, expense and revenue management, compliance with government regulations, management and direction to delivery staff and safety and security of the delivery department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the daily work and safety of Delivery supervisors, routing personnel and other associates.

Ensures that management staff is effectively managing day to day delivery activities, including but not limited to:
Delivery Associate adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.

Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.

Manages labor hours, travel, fuel and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies.

Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.

Manages the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the Delivery department.

Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.

Monitors effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPI) and Sales/customer satisfaction goals are met.

Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of delivery changes.

Monitors the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing/scheduling activities in an effort to increase the profitability of all delivery services.

Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues.

Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty.

Ensures the use and updating of productivity and routing software systems.

Maintains associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.

Coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections.

Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.

Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.

Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (as qualified).

REQUIRED MINIMUM

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Two or Four year college degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar major preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License meeting Company standards preferred.

Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program.

Haz Mat and Doubles Certification preferred.

ABILITIES AND

SKILLS:

Ability to read, comprehends, write and speak English.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general

public.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.

Must have excellent computer skills.

Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.

Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.

Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments, operating companies and Corporate in a proactive and constructive manner.

Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.

Ability to…