Transportation Manager - Denver CO

Empire Distributors•Denver, CO

About The Position

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Transportation Manager. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren’t limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company-paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans. Summary Manages the day-to-day activities of the Delivery Route Truck Drivers in order to ensure the optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must meet requirements to receive a Department of Transportation Medical Card at Time of Employment
Sustainment of these licenses and certificate is one condition of continued employment.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and order processing software.

Responsibilities

Coordinates daily driver functions with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes previous day deliveries for shortages/overages, breakage, under payment/over payment, returns and uncollected route deliveries.
Performs initial training for new drivers and sustainment or refresher training for drivers. Documents training activities and reviews application of training.
Has daily interaction with drivers to ensure safety and performance expectations are communicated.
Prepares recommendations for management evaluation in order to improve work efficiencies.
Reviews and monitors on a daily basis the equipment, materials and supplies to ensure maintenance and safety standards are maintained.
Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
Periodically responsible for office duties, such as dispatching, customer service inquiries, and logbook maintenance.
Investigates safety concerns and accidents to ensure established training practices prevent or reduce future occurrence.
"Rides-with" drivers to review performance standards and safety practices.
Documents findings and incorporates needed changes in the training and performance standards.
Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Manage subordinate drivers.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems