Transportation Manager

Imperial Dade • Livermore, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches.

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Transportation Manager role available in Livermore, CA! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.

The Transportation Manager supervises daily transportation activities and personnel to ensure functions are performed according to our standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Transportation / Fleet management, preferably with a related distribution industry
• Experience with DQ file compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Class A or Class B driver's license is preferred
• A working knowledge of SmartDrive and Roadnet, LYTX, Grotab, and Omnitracs is a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage a cohesive, collaborative team, including supervisors, dispatchers, clerks, routers, and 44 in-house drivers
• Maximize the use of our transportation options: 34 box trucks, tractors, and trailers
• Manage relationships with vendors
• Ensure all drivers comply with company, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including DOT and OSHA, and oversee incident reporting.
• Ensure mandatory reporting (Hut, IFTA) is done on time and accurately
• Develop KPIs for transportation staff's performance
• Develop continuous improvement plans for key metrics

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• a 401(k) program with company match
• life insurance
• a generous paid time off package
• educational reimbursement
• paid family leave
• adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED