Transportation Manager
Company: UNFI
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: September 19, 2023
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Job Description:
PURPOSE:Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all
Transportation functions to ensure that customerservice is
performed safely, on time, and in accordance with specifications.
Coordinates closely withcustomers and area personnel to obtain
information, identify needs, and investigate and resolve
problems.Seeks to continuously improve service and operating
efficiencies and meets the proper DOT compliance andregulatory
requirements. Ensures that the Company's professional reputation is
maintained and that superiorcustomer service is provided.
Schedules, assigns, supervises, and appraises personnel.--ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:--- Assumes responsibility for assisting
in the development and implementation of effective
Transportationplanning, budgeting, policies, and procedures.---
Executes established goals and ensures that Transportation policies
support and complement Companystrategies, mission, vision, and
values.--- Meets regularly with customers to obtain information and
feedback on the Company's performance,receive complaints, and
analyzes customers' needs and expectations.--- Ensures that
excellent, professional communications are maintained with
customers. Ensures that allcustomers' expectations are met or
exceeded.--- Ensures on-time delivery of products or services.---
Plans equipment and determines rental requirements and maintenance
needs. Implements andmaintains operation of computerized on-board
and navigation systems--- Assumes responsibility for ensuring that
Transportation operations meets or exceeds safety andregulatory
standards. Maintain safety records for all drivers--- Ensures that
personnel understand and implement safety and regulatory policies
and procedures.--- Effectively schedules, supervises, and directs
Transportation personnel, ensuring excellent customerservice and
optimal performance.--- Provides leadership through effective
objective setting, delegation, and communication. Maintains agood
information flow. Ensures personnel are timely and thoroughly
informed. Conducts meetings toinform, train, and seek solutions for
identified problems. Ensures employees understand Companypolicies
and procedures and the importance of customer service.---
Identifies training needs and develops and implements programs to
meet them. Follows-up on employeetraining (e.g., customer service,
equipment, and safety training) to ensure effective
implementation.Cross -trains employees.--- Promotes teamwork.
Encourages employee involvement, suggestions, and problem
solving.--- Conducts performance appraisals as required. Provides
feedback and suggestions to improve employeeperformance. Works with
employees to establish performance goals. Formulates and
implementscorrective actions as needed and ensures that all
employees are treated fairly and consistently. Correctsemployee
problems promptly.--- Keeps management informed of area activities
and of any significant concerns.--- Completes special projects as
assigned.--PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:1. Superior customer service is
consistently provided. Customers' expectations are met or
exceeded.Deliveries are on time and meet established standards.
Problems are promptly, courteously, andpermanently resolved. The
Company's professional reputation is maintained and projected.2.
Transportation functions are compliant in accordance with
established policies, procedures, safety,Federal, State and local
laws and regulatory standards.3. Personnel are effective,
efficient, optimally utilized, and appropriately informed.4.
Employees are assisted and supported as needed. Performance
appraisals are conducted as requiredand suggestions for improved
performance are provided. Employees are treated fairly and
consistently.Retain positive internal and external customer
relations.5. Costs are monitored and controlled. Suggestions for
improved productivity and service are provided.6. Good coordination
and working relations exist with related departments and units.
Assistance isprovided as
needed.--QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Bachelor degree
preferred and/or equivalent experience in related field.REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE:Understanding of client requirements and
schedules.Knowledge of transportation equipment and vehicle
operations.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum of three to five years
experience in multiple stop dispatch operation.Minimum of three to
five years supervisory and management experience.Prior experience
with computerized log systemExperience with Microsoft Office
Applications: Word, Excel and Power Point
necessary.SKILLS/ABILITIES:Exceptional communication skills.Ability
to function in fast-paced environment.Vision for future growth and
change with ability to remain flexible.Well organized and attentive
to detail.Customer orientation and excellent public relations
abilities.Able to train and supervise.Able to operate PC, phones,
radio, and drive trucks--All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is
an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive
and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.--
Additional Information
Company Name: Tony's Fine Foods
Schedule: Full-time
Work Indicator: Onsite
Compensation
Pay Range: $82000.00 - $126600.00 Annually ($39.42 - $60.87
Hourly)
Other Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Compensation:UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate
(or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position.
Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors,
including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and
any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with
applicable state and local laws.Benefits:For Washington positions
(or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington),Click
HEREfor Washington-specific paid time off details.Candidates hired
into this position will also be eligible to participate in the
following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid
holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision,
life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and
long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account
and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility
requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and
subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining
agreements. Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are
commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential
commission-based compensation during an associate s first year, but
UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $1,000 per week.
After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role,
there is no set salary. UNFI s commission plans are uncapped and
average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved,
among other factors.UNFI s compensation, benefits, and paid time
off policies are subject to change in the Company s sole
discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should
not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor
should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
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