Transportation Supervisor

Quality Custom Distribution has 25 distribution centers across the country serving iconic brands in the QSR industry. We value our customers as much as our associates and pride ourselves in the development of a strong, talented organization. We are committed to giving back to the community through the Golden State Foods Foundation and we are just as committed to your development and future at QCD.

Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

PAY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE. THIS POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE.

• 7PM - 6AM
• Sunday - Wednesday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs. (25%)
• Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc. (20%)
• Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair. (15%)
• Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment. (20%)
• Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required. (10%)
• Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONIBILITY

Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversees operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Budget
• Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability
• Customer and vendor relationships
• DOT compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety of employees
• Safety of facility and transportation equipment
• AIB rating

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)
• Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)
• On-board computer systems (J)
• Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J)
• Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (B)
• Project management concepts and techniques (B)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (B)
• Scheduling and routing (B)
• Computer-based routing systems (B)
• Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B)
• Regional geography and customer locations (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees
• Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues
• Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $75,000