Director of Transportation

Job Description:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including a culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Purpose: Manages all aspects of the transportation function in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment, including selection of qualified drivers, routing, driving, safety, unloading, fleet maintenance, customer/driver relationships, and Department of Transportation (DOT) and Operating Company (OpCo) compliance. Includes involvement with the driver selection and orientation process, handling employee relations issues, including disciplinary action, monitoring DOT and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliance, managing Transportation Supervisors, and monitoring the routing process to ensure customer satisfaction. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution. May include Supervisor, Transportation, and/or staff of drivers to ensure deliveries are made in a safe, efficient, and timely manner, maintaining dependability and customer satisfactionOversees day-to-day administration of the delivery function, including managing, monitoring, and approving department expenses, calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip and expense reports, and identifying and resolving problems. Operates a computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management systems (e.g., Tripmaster and Xata); ensures the truck computer system is monitored and maintained. Works closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure the highest level of efficiency within the operation. Responsible for scheduling truck deliveries and routing on a daily basis, including backhauls, and changing routes accordingly to meet customer needs and to maximize route profitability. Responsible for equipment scheduling and maintenance. Analyzes equipment needs (trucks, tractors, trailers) and determines the type and number required. Sets up rental of additional vehicles as required and schedules equipment maintenance as necessary. Responsible for DOT compliance, monitoring DOT logs, and ensuring drivers comply with DOT regulations. Maintains and updates all relevant information on drivers, such as license, DOT medical certification, tickets for moving violations, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent4-6 Years of Transportation experience, including in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations and experience with operations of computerized fleet management systems.Supervisory experience.