What are the responsibilities and job description for the Depot Manager position at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits?
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Overview
Responsible for managing the logistics department in depot/cross-dock with high volume, scope, and complexity. This role also in charge of the local delivery fleet’s maintenance program and must ensure all logistics delivery associates meet DOT and CMV criteria.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure all depot personnel understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
- Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all transportation activities and managing logistics associates
- Ensure all logistics delivery associates have all required Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications
- Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy
- Manage daily routing schedules and ensure routes are maintained in the routing system
- Schedule all department personnel time off requests; ensure route coverage at all times
- Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics supervisors on overall performance
- Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues
Additional Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain logistics associate records and files
- Maintain Company and Commercial Vehicles registration and plates
- Ensure Pre-trip, Post Trip DVIR is completed by logistics associate daily
- Oversee monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree/preferred
- 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
- Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
Physical Demands
- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
- Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
- Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift
- May require working at heights of 8 feet or greater
- Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 50lbs
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
