Director of Transportation

Dot Foods, Inc.•Town of Salina, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Transportation, you will direct and coordinate all transportation activities out of the Liverpool, NY distribution center. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining processes in order to accomplish company goals in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills, experience in using Microsoft Office programs/ applications.
Experience and/or education with transportation management.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with sales, truck and trailer maintenance, Human Resources, warehousing, and distribution.
Ability to motivate and work well with others.
Exceptional customer service skills and a strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Address all vendor and customer (both internal and external) challenges.
Recruit, hire, train, and manage all personnel in Liverpool, NY - DTI related to managers, dispatch, and drivers.
Work with the HR Manager in safety opportunities, Workers’ Compensation, benefits, discipline, and quality training for all DTI employees.
Contain costs through effective routing of customer orders and management of inbound freight by the dispatching staff.
Maintain a safe working environment for all DTI employees, as well as, compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
Prepare and perform budget responsibilities for capital, target, operating and payroll budgets for the transportation area of the distribution center.
Focuses on the distribution center DTI service levels, miles per cwt, turnover, and safety frequency rate.
Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.