What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Lipari Foods, LLC?
Job Description:
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER / PAY WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING INTERVIEW
Lipari Foods has an opening for a Manager of Transportation Functions
Must have a combination of training and/or experience totaling at least 1 year.
Must have CDL Class A Driver’s License.
Minimum of 2 years of transportation management experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Benefits Include:
Job Requirements:
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER / PAY WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING INTERVIEW
Lipari Foods has an opening for a Manager of Transportation Functions
Must have a combination of training and/or experience totaling at least 1 year.
Must have CDL Class A Driver’s License.
Minimum of 2 years of transportation management experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage and provide leadership to the day-to-day operations, as they relate to the Lipari Foods private fleet
- Oversee the training of newly hired drivers (route and night shuttle)
- Coordinate ongoing skills and safety training as it relates to the fleet
- Ensure fleet compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation, Federal, State and Local Regulations
- Fully investigate and follow up on accidents and injuries
- Direct, hire, terminate, counsel and reward staff as needed
- Travel to satellite drop-points or 'depots', throughout the service area to perform depot and lead driver evaluations as required
- Continue to improve the transportation processes to reduce costs and improve service
- Work with transportation staff to identify cost-savings, and implement equipment and maintenance solutions
- Prioritize/re-prioritize daily tasks and resources
Benefits Include:
- We offer competitive medical, dental and vision plans
- Bonus Pay
- 401K with company match
- Paid vacations
- Company Car
- Cell phone allowance
Job Requirements:
- A valid CDL Class A License
- Minimum of 1 year and 50,000 miles driving experience
- Minimum of 2 years transportation management experience
- Excellent knowledge of safety best practices in relation to a large, multi-state transportation network
- Strong leadership competencies
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to manage details
- MS Office Suite experience (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
- Ability to travel regionally as needed
- Ability to support company growth by developing a cost efficient transportation network, strong leadership & multi-tasking capabilities
