TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

Imperial Trading Co., LLC is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Transportation Manager to join and lead the Bossier City, LA Team! Skilled applicants will oversee and work in conjunction with Supervisors, Drivers and office personnel. The primary function of this position is to lead in facilitating the delivery of convenient store products and oversee clerical and operational support to the Transportation Department in the best interest of its customers. We are proud that our Company has been in business for more than 100 years and continues expand as one of the nation's largest food distributors. It is an exciting time to join the Imperial Team!

What We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Minimum Requirements for a Transportation Manager:

• 10 years of Management experience is required;
• Valid Class A CDL Driver's License preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred but experience may substitute;
• Three to five years of experience in transportation industry required;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn software systems used for tracking and billing freight operations.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Primary purpose is to manage all aspects of equipment, personnel, DOT guidelines, procedures for efficient routing and delivery of product to customers;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the Transportation Manager, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description;

• Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of employees including, but not limited to, interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving issues;
• Advises supervisors and staff on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, etc.; ensures managers and supervises are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner while considering safety as the primary component of transportation;
• Manage every aspect of leading and managing transportation department and/or assisting other Transportation Department personnel at other Imperial Distribution Centers as well as interaction with counterparts in warehouse(s);
• Ensure proper staffing and routing to minimize overall cost of department while providing excellent service to customers and adhering to all DOT guidelines;
• Responsible for timely and accurate driver deliveries of all product/merchandise or equipment to any customer or company affiliate;
• Responsible for the accuracy and legibility of driver paperwork/documents;
• Responsible for ensuring personnel are wearing the proper uniforms while upholding a professional appearance when representing the company;
• Responsible for accurate accounting of delivery paper to include all required documentation and secured and accurate collection of cash, checks or other forms of payment by drivers as approved by Accounts Receivable;
• Responsible for maintaining warehouse operations/transportation files and providing the executive office with copies of all contracts/certificate of insurance, discipline, accident reports, etc. for placement in company vault;
• Responsible for following up on various forms/checklists and that are utilized by transportation department as set forth by management; i.e., daily DVIR, DOT Logs, etc.
• Ensure all personnel handle computer operations, email, and telephone in a professional manner and while driving company equipment in accordance with DOT laws;
• Ensures personnel report to work on time, and complete all duties in a timely manner;
• Performs above listed duties in a cooperative, capable manner, processing the information effectively and communicating the information as needed effectively;
• Provides assistance when needed in warehouse, will call area, driver’s room, and damage room as needed;
• Performs any other duties assigned by the VP of Operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts the interviewing process for potential employees; participates in the hiring and firing process; disciplines and commends employees accordingly; handles employee complaints; evaluates employee job performance; directs the employee performance planning process and sets job expectations in order to establish obtainable goals. Directly supervises as many as four or more supervisory and ten or more non-supervisory employees. The Department consists of Asst. Trans Manager, Transportation Supervisors, Driver Supervisors, Drivers, Driver Helpers, Hot Shot Drivers and Temp Employees as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands of this job include strenuous mental activities related to managing personnel and some physical activity performing delivery activities to stores, warehouses, etc. Safety procedures such as 3-point contact while climbing in and around Heavy Transportation Equipment must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, climb ladders or ramps. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift 20-40 pounds when needed and occasionally lift 50 to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently work in an office environment and often in wet humid and freezing conditions and while working in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level of the work environment is usually low to moderate.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

All employees of the Company are employees’ at-will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in the Employee Handbook, or any document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Imperial Trading Co., LLC hiring and employment practices are based on job qualifications, performance, and/or conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.