DOT Training Supervisor

Ben E. Keith Co•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The training supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that new RSA Recruits are trained adequately and monitored during the on-boarding process. The training supervisor will deliver class room training as well as on-road training and evaluation on DOT Compliance, on-board technology and delivery methods. In addition, the training supervisor will be responsible for anticipating training needs and will take direction regarding required training from the Safety Manager. Participates in New Driver Basic Training Class and Smith System Defensive Driving Ensures proper training of new hires (RSAs) on DOT Compliance & On-board Technology Daily interaction with all RSA students to evaluate their training and identify deficiencies Responsible for performing final evaluation of RSA students before releasing them to Transportation Evaluate individuals' abilities and needs; develops suitable training to meet any special requirements Conduct periodic audits of new RSAs during the first six months of their employment to ensure adherence to training Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness Perform audits of senior RSA’s to assess skill level and identify retraining needs Conduct bi-annual Smith System certification of RSA’s Monitor daily dispatch of junior RSA’s to ensure the work load is consistent with training requirements Collaborate with Management Team to facilitate understanding of issues and constructively resolve them Coach and train drivers to effectively handle and facilitate the delivery of their loads Coach and train employees on proper key drop procedures Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing DOT, personal safety, and food safety Teach and demonstrate use of equipment including POD and OBC systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing good customer service
Must have good communication skills both verbally and written form
Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization, employing social perceptiveness, active listening skills and adjusting actions and style of communication when appropriate to ensure effectiveness
Must have time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must have excellent math skills
Valid Class A- CDL driver’s license required
High School Diploma or GED
Able to perform repetitive lifting of over 50lbs., occasional lifting over 100lbs. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to walk extensively. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at the waist, stoop, and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner. Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs. Must be able to read numbers and product descriptions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years foodservice experience recommended

Responsibilities

Ensuring that new RSA Recruits are trained adequately and monitored during the on-boarding process
Deliver class room training as well as on-road training and evaluation on DOT Compliance, on-board technology and delivery methods
Anticipating training needs
Taking direction regarding required training from the Safety Manager
Participates in New Driver Basic Training Class and Smith System Defensive Driving
Ensures proper training of new hires (RSAs) on DOT Compliance & On-board Technology
Daily interaction with all RSA students to evaluate their training and identify deficiencies
Responsible for performing final evaluation of RSA students before releasing them to Transportation
Evaluate individuals' abilities and needs; develops suitable training to meet any special requirements
Conduct periodic audits of new RSAs during the first six months of their employment to ensure adherence to training
Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness
Perform audits of senior RSA’s to assess skill level and identify retraining needs
Conduct bi-annual Smith System certification of RSA’s
Monitor daily dispatch of junior RSA’s to ensure the work load is consistent with training requirements
Collaborate with Management Team to facilitate understanding of issues and constructively resolve them
Coach and train drivers to effectively handle and facilitate the delivery of their loads
Coach and train employees on proper key drop procedures
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing DOT, personal safety, and food safety
Teach and demonstrate use of equipment including POD and OBC systems.