Transportation Manager

Job Purpose

The Transportation Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the transportation department. Effectively handle operational issues as they arise and elevate issues / concerns to senior management. Coach, council and develop staff to provide superior customer service while operating in a safe manner. Assure compliance to paperwork, collections, policies, procedures and regulatory compliance. Instrumental in assuring that the expectations of both the external and internal customer is met.

Key Responsibilities

The Transportation Manager will be assigned duties, based on organizational needs and priorities.

• Manage and lead a safe and efficient Transportation Department
• Must be knowledgeable of all SFD Safety Policies and Procedures
• Managing and overseeing all transportation personnel
• Developing and implementing procedures specific to Sherwood’s Atlanta division
• Assisting in payroll functions and verifying payroll information
• Administer and adhere to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (DOT, USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc)
• Communicating daily with drivers
• Issues that include, but are not limited to, customer service, routing, equipment needs, and sales
• Perform thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents / incidents, truck accidents / incidents and product damage, per SFD’s accident investigation procedures. Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvals
• Counseling and disciplining drivers as needed
• Communicating many times daily with Operations Manager regarding warehouse issues as well as routing or special needs regarding customers
• Researching shortages on trucks
• Scheduling drivers and equipment for our routes
• Communicating daily with the sales department
• Issues include routing, driver issues, customer needs, below minimum orders, out of route deliveries, terms, delivery areas, new customers, etc.
• Communicating with buyers regarding backhauls
• Communicating daily with Ryder about maintenance and repairs as well as scheduling PMs.
• Monitoring equipment needs and usage
• Purchasing equipment for department
• Back up router using Roadnet
• Must be aware and knowledgeable of all administrative duties
• Scheduling and staffing office personnel

Qualifications

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience