Transportation Supervisor
About The Position
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Blue Line Distribution is a company where our colleagues make an impact. Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, has been family owned and operated for over 50 years; and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority. We are now hiring for a Transportation Supervisor at our facility in Lacey, Washington. Your Mission: In this role, you will assist in leading the transportation department in strategic and day-to-day activities, from managing schedules and routes to creating and managing transportation goals identified in the strategic plan. You will be responsible for productivity goals and standards, DOT compliance and safety, and provide industry-leading quality service. This position will include managing the driver colleagues.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience within the transportation industry, including managing drivers, routes, fleet maintenance and operating expenses.
- Possess a strong understanding of DOT, FDA, and OSHA, CSA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them.
- Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes and experience with onboard systems such as PeopleNet and Appian to maximize driver route efficiency.
- Experience in fleet maintenance.
- Ability to work after normal business hours, evenings and weekends as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assure the most efficient delivery schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case.
- Manage the monitoring of driver routes, stops and deliveries and ensure that all required logs are accurate and completed on time.
- Develop maintenance schedules and procedures that ensure high performing vehicles and equipment while maintaining adequate coverage for deliveries.
- Train drivers in procedures.
- Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level.
- May also conduct driver ride-alongs.
Benefits
- A variety of medical plans to choose from to fit your needs, with prescription coverage
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans
- Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
- 401k plan, with a company match, that colleagues can enroll in immediately, if enrollment criteria is met.
- Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
- Additional optional benefit offerings available are Critical Illness plans, Legal plans, Whole Life Insurance, Adoption Benefits and other.
- Pay Range for the Position: $63,627.00 - $101,802.00
- Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more.
- Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
