What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Fortune International?
Title : Transportation Manager
Reports to : General Manager
FLSA Status : Exempt
Date : 01.10.25
Summary of Position :
The position of Transportation Manager will plan and coordinate our daily product shipments, have knowledge of supply management and an understanding of warehouse procedures including but not limited to; storing goods, dispatching orders, tracking transportation vehicles (Descartes), hiring staff and being familiar with safety processes and legal regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain a distribution system to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of food products in a fast-paced and temperature, maintained environment. Ensure minimal waste is maintained throughout the life cycle of the product.
- Manage route optimization and vehicle tracking (Descartes / Samsara) to limit distribution costs and maximize customer satisfaction. Leverage software tools as appropriate.
- Schedule drivers (daily and weekly routes).
- Communicate Route changes with drivers and sales.
- Monitor actual driver punch times compared to driver scheduled times.
- ADP - Monitor overtime and approve all weekly timecards.
- Ensure drivers and vehicles are DOT compliant.
- Monitor ELD's and check DVIR's, Violations, and unassigned HOS.
- Maintain the entire fleet of vehicles.
- Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain truck maintenance logs.
- Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Assemble and report data for accident and insurance investigations.
- Communicate with other departments on questions of delivery times and pickups.
- Manage all transportation expenses to established targets.
- Strategically align department goals to company's mission by creating appropriate measurement tools.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement programs to eliminate inefficiency in the full cycle distribution process.
- Recommend policy, staffing and equipment recommendations to the Operations Manager.
- Ensure that drivers are properly trained on departmental policies and procedures.
- Coach drivers through clear communication on performance expectations and daily goals.
- Lead Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiates to minimize operational risks.
- Maintain strong relationships and communication links with all departments to facilitate an effective and positive work environment.
- Among other tasks assigned.
Minimum Requirements :
including but not limited to : Samsara, XRS - Omnitracs, Descartes, E-Logs,
SmartDrive, Trimble Fleet (people net), Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
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requirements (DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, etc.)
A combination of education and experience with the above requirements will
also be considered to satisfy minimum requirements.
Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success .
Our Vision is a world in which we can all :
Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.
