What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Famous Supply?
The Transportation Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation and servicing of vendor, customer and branch delivery shipments with a focus on Customer Service Excellence. The qualified candidate will directly and indirectly supervise the transportation staff and driving teams. The role requires a thorough understanding of all DOT, Federal and State transportation regulations and oversee safety initiatives. They implement change, and perform all other duties as assigned.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Maintains truck fleet in a safe and cost-effective manner in accordance with company and governmental standards including the management of vehicle registration, permitting, inspecting and associated tax fees.
- Develop, maintain and deliver drivers’ orientation and ongoing training, including conducting regular safety meetings.
- Will lead a team of 15 drivers, conduct monthly 1-2-1s, and is expected to actively mentor and coach his/her employees.
- Directs the investigation of accidents or unsafe conditions through coordination with the Human Resource safety team.
- Oversees and direct the management of all fuel purchases and driver performance activities for optimizing truck efficiencies.
- Understanding of the delivery planning process for all Famous Delivery branches using Famous Logistics Systems (FLS) to ensure driver routes are performed and executed to meet Customer delivery expectations.
- Responsible for performance of FLS in support of Branch and Distribution Center performance objectives. Conducts root-cause analysis on performance gaps taking appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborates with other Famous team leaders in the development of continuous improvement initiative for providing optimal delivery solutions to Customers. To include at least one trip monthly on a Famous delivery route.
- Monitors industry trends and regulations that may impact the organization.
- Oversees and manages the compliance, audit and record keeping activities for all Federal & State Department of Transportation regulations and other safety standards.
- Needs to have the ability to route and cover shifts for 2 routers’ if needed.
- Document any Associate issues with regards to performance, teamwork, production, or other measurable areas.
Required Experience and Skills
- Routing experience
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Leadership experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability for after hour emergency support on an as needed basis via phone
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience with Omnitracs
- Forklift experience
- Building industry experience and requisite product knowledge
- Experience working managing a large fleet of Drivers on multiple shifts
What Makes Us Famous!
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 401K Employer Match
- Bonus Opportunity
- Strong Culture through our 40 Fundamentals
- Family Atmosphere
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Famous Supply is a wholesale distributor committed to serving contractors, builders and remodelers in the HVAC, Plumbing, Building Products, Lighting, and Industrial/PVF segments.
Since 1933, Famous has been a family-owned business that treats its associates like family. Our 5 Core Values are Family, Trust, Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We bring those Core Values to life every day by practicing our 40 Fundamentals for Living the Famous Way (https://famous-supply.com/famous-40-fundamentals/)!
To learn more about what makes us Famous, visit Famous-Supply.com!
We continually strive to create a diverse work culture and seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we hire the best, most creative talent on our team. Famous Supply provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic under federal, state and local law, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
