TRANSPORTATION/ASST MANAGER

The Kroger Co.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Transportation Department. The role demonstrates the company’s leadership model behaviors and its core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position oversees department operations to support on-time store deliveries, promotes workplace and road safety, manages driver schedules and timecard information, and works with stores and drivers to improve performance. It also handles union issues and special projects, and may assume the Manager’s duties during an absence. The role supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. The position requires working cooperatively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment; managing conflict constructively; handling customer and business information honestly and with integrity; following directions and seeking assistance when needed; and supporting minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults through direct interaction. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Good phone etiquette.
Good public relations skills.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Knowledge of word-processing software.
Willingness to work at other site locations where applicable.
Ability to work varied shifts, hours, and days.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DMV rules and regulations.
DOT experience is desirable.
Supervisory or managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment.
Expertise in shipping, receiving, and inventory in addition to transportation expertise.
Experience within a food distribution environment is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily department operations to ensure on-time delivery to stores.
Promote and ensure that team members practice safety in the workplace and on the road.
Manage driver schedules and requests for days off.
Provide accurate and timely information regarding driver timecards.
Work with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performance.
Handle union issues that arise.
Handle special projects or assume the Manager’s duties during the Manager’s absence.
Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Handle customer and business information with honesty and integrity.
Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.