Director, Transportation

Gordon Food Service•Taunton, MA

6d•Onsite

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... Director of Transportation Do you love building business cases to make data-driven decisions? Are you all about creating a work environment where employees can thrive? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This position is located at 630 John Hancock Rd, Taunton, MA 02780. While no two days will look alike- here is a snapshot of some of the things you'll be doing:

Requirements

Must have excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and BWC regulatory agencies and applicable laws.
Ten years previous transportation experience with three years previous management experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Bachelors degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience dealing with ambiguity in an ever-changing market preferred.
CDL-A license preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the leadership team to reinforce Gordon Food Service culture, values and vision towards improved outcomes, customer service and cost effectiveness.
Maintains global accountability for transportation initiatives to include the delivery and movement of product to maximize product quality through efficient, accurate transport and delivery of GFS products.
Collaborates with Supply Chain Management Process Team and division General Manager to review transportation standard practice, policies and procedures.
Collaborates with department supervisors and their staff on transportation systems, standard practices and procedures to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, accuracy, product care, sanitation, and employee morale.
Directs transportation services through the evaluation and application of Gordon Food Service standard practices, transportation systems, and process improvements.
Collaborates with Corporate Transportation Manager and divisional Human Resource department to update training requirements and methods to include tracking new employees to insure that training steps are followed.
Collaborate with the Transportation Managers on all transportation personnel requiring training, i.e. safe equipment operation, safe work practices, accuracy, productivity, equipment care, fuel economy and sanitation.
Collaborate with the transportation managers utilizing the professional development program to identify and develop future transportation leaders.
Monitors customer satisfaction and directs collaboration with sales staff to ensure delivery of highest degree of service to Gordon Food Service customers.
Directs and monitors performance of administrative tasks related to Transportation Department including invoicing, payroll, employee relations.
Directs and leads various meetings including quarterly supervisor, annual combined operations, annual, departmental, warehouse and sales and task team.
Directs and leads the Transportation Department safety initiative including coaching and compliance with applicable regulations including those of DOT, OSHA, EEOC and BWC.
Interviews, hires, train, and retain staff.
Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiating follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Develops capital and operational budget for the department.
Routinely monitors, manages and controls budget, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action and develops plans for productivity improvements.
Performs other duties as assigned.