Transportation Manager

SpartanNash • Pensacola, FL

375d • $53,000 - $104,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager at SpartanNash Company is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the transportation department, ensuring efficient dispatching, routing, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves managing a team of transportation associates, coordinating schedules, and addressing customer concerns to maintain a high level of service and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Three years of combined transportation and/or supply chain operations experience required.
• One year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines.
• Good leadership and training skills; ability to work with all levels of management and associates.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs, including evenings or weekends.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/CSA compliance, DOT requirements, and dispatching.
• Experience with transportation on-boarding software; Cadec preferred, and knowledge of dispatch and routing software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Cadec and CAMS software.
• Knowledge of local transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day transportation department activities including dispatching, routing, and equipment maintenance.
• Work with cross-functional departments to resolve transportation and supply chain issues promptly.
• Assign and update driver schedules, coordinating delivery changes through routing and scheduling software.
• Ensure timely and accurate resolution of customer concerns.
• Review on-board computers and log reports to maximize fleet performance.
• Monitor driver schedules for compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Assist in arranging and conducting safety meetings to reinforce compliance and address concerns.
• Oversee driver paperwork, logs, and payroll submissions, recommending process changes as necessary.
• Maintain transportation reporting and monitor department KPI metrics, analyzing results for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment, addressing any issues or injuries as required.
• Coordinate pre-shift meetings to communicate important information to associates.
• Manage staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED