Assistant Manager, Transportation

Gordon Food Service•Akron, OH

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About The Position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our transportation team for excellence! Join our team as an Assistant Transportation Manager and help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of Gordon Food Service products As an Assistant Transportation Manager, no two days are the same, but typically you'll be involved in the following: Leadership - driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training Team Management - participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition Operational Management - route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling Regulatory Oversight - DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations Route Coverage - during vacations and absences Schedule: Monday-Friday. Start time 3 AM-5 AM until route finish Total Rewards at GFS Affordable benefits plans start on day one! Weekly pay Wellness reimbursement Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match Emergency child and elder care 95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here! Does this look like you? At least 21 years of age High school diploma or GED equivalent Class A Commercial Drivers License CDL-T certification preferred Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions) Note - effective, Jan. 6th, 2020, you must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us. If you have not registered through the Clearinghouse, click here to register Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply Position Summary: Supports the efforts of Gordon Food Service drivers in serving customers through the initial training of new drivers and on-going coaching of all drivers. Provides input to manager on individual driver performance and plans to assist drivers in the continual improvement process. May be responsible for route balancing and assignment, temp routing, dispatching, equipment assignments, and backhaul scheduling. Facilitate or assist in conducting regular driver meetings. Assure compliance with pertinent DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Class A Commercial Drivers License
Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check
Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)
Note - effective, Jan. 6th, 2020, you must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us.
Must have Good written and verbal communication, problem solving, decision making, customer service and interpersonal skills to represent the department and speak at minor functions.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must be courteous, motivated, flexible, open minded, a visionary, enthusiastic, encouraging, and able to delegate responsibilities.
Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC, and BWC regulatory agencies and applicable laws.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must have working knowledge of Handheld, delivery systems and backhaul systems and dispatch responsibilities.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDL-T certification preferred
CDL-A, with Double Trailer endorsement (CDL-AT) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining transportation associates.
Assists the Transportation Manager in conducting performance assessment of staff.
Initiates recognition of excellence or disciplinary action steps when appropriate.
Conducts analysis of vehicle, driver and route assignments for high utilization; affects necessary changes to increase efficiency and lower costs.
Regularly rides with driver to provide coaching and training.
Serve as back up driver on routes to cover vacations, sick and miscellaneous coverage as appropriate.
Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
Serve as liaison between Sales Service Drivers, Sales, and customers to determine causes and impact of service opportunities and provide possible solutions to service issues.
Supports other divisions when needed with a min of 2 consecutive weeks commitment.
Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
Supports departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.