Transportation Manager
Transportation Manager
Daylight Foods, Inc.
Union City, CA
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It is an operation position responsible for both Transportation Management and Fleet Management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: managing and overseeing routing, dispatch, shipping, and fleet maintenance; hire, supervising, and reviewing the performance of all transportation staff; maintaining compliance with government regulations, safety, and security of the Transportation department; new project and business implementation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivery and Transportation
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivery and Transportation
- Supervise dispatchers and ensure all duties are carried out promptly and efficiently
- Ensure deliveries are executed efficiently and on time
- Review Daily Delivery Report to identify areas of improvement and implement an improvement plan
- Work closely with Buyers to schedule pick-ups of products
- Plan and manage routing for all drivers
- Answer questions/concerns from drivers, including but not limited to company policies and procedures, dispatch rules, driver's manual, safety procedures
- Ensure all drivers complete the necessary paperwork (Manifest, DOT logs, etc.)
- Monitor delivery progress; ensure delivery windows compliance; notify management and customers of any delay and issue
- Manage preventative Maintenance Program through regularly scheduled vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with DOT and BIT program regulations
- Schedule regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, battery checks, tire repair, brake adjustment, and any maintenance needed to guarantee the safe operation of Daylight Food's fleet
- Secure replacement rental vehicles, as necessary, to avoid disruption of delivery schedule
- Ensure that all proper vehicle registrations, insurance documents, and internal accident reports are included in each vehicle's Accident Binder
- Ensure that all drivers maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the fleet
- Conduct an Accident Investigation for any accident involving Daylight Foods vehicles, ensuring that accident reporting procedures are followed, and corrective actions are taken
- Conduct new driver safety orientation and monthly safety training for drivers
- Maintain an inventory of supplies (oil, fluids, etc.) at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to manage the pressure associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere and customer service issues
- Demonstrate skills in making independent decisions in support of company policies and procedures on time
- Ability to solve practical and analytical problems
- Ability to prepare and attend to any internal and external audits
- Ability to stoop frequently, kneel and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push/pull up to 80 pounds
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Three years in the trucking industry, warehousing
- Previous experience in managing DOT drivers
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Fleet Maintenance preferred
- Broad understanding of Federal and State regulations regarding the transportation
- Experience in the use of all material handling equipment
- Strong knowledge of San Francisco and the Bay Area preferred
- Forklift certification, class A or B preferred
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
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