Transportation Supervisor

St. Mary's Food Bank • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor supervises and coordinates the activities of all St. Mary�s Food Bank (SMFB) drivers, to include Class A, Class B, and others hired to drive any and all of SMFBA�s fleet. The fleet includes buses, refrigerated straight trucks, dry box storage trucks, and semi tractors.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five years of transportation experience to include 1-year fleet maintenance experience and truck dispatching.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel software, Commercial Driver License Requirements and DOT Rules and Regulations.
• Foot Protection that complies with ANSI or ASTM rating (Steel toe or composite toe with slip resistant sole).
• CDL
• Good driving record
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Solid level of interpersonal skills to lead and work effectively with others.
• Excellent knowledge of D.O.T. and CDL requirements and record keeping.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills in a team and fleet environment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Forklift certified
• Knowledge of basic safe food handling.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Previous food distribution and non-profit work experience

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and lives the Company Values, setting the proper example for all drivers.
• Establishes and maintains excellent communications with the drivers, creating a positive and rewarding working environment, and keeping drivers in tune with St. Mary�s Food Bank and how their role contributes to the mission.
• Ensures that drivers maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism while representing St. Mary�s Food Bank.
• Responsible for positive driver recognition as well as driver discipline.
• Maintains all DOT required records (i.e. CDL driver files) and logs and remains abreast of all new regulations to keep the company in compliance.
• Responsible for upkeep of all company vehicles to ensure Safety, Fueling, DOT and Appearance standards are met.
• Schedules staff & temp services as needed and processes payroll documents accordingly.
• Writes driver yearly and 90-day evaluations.
• Working with the Transportation Manager and HR, hires drivers to fill openings.
• Updates and maintains all appropriate paperwork related to transportation and fleet accountability.
• May be required to drive a truck if needed to complete a pick-up or delivery.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of Routing Software and delivery schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent relations with food donors/merchants and individuals, especially regarding transportation issues.
• Responsible for filling in for drivers on a regular basis to cover PTO.
• Acts in the capacity of the Transportation Manager, in his absence.
• Responsible for the weekly and monthly training of CDL drivers.
• Updates and maintains all appropriate paperwork related to the St. Mary�s Food Bank Fleet and vehicle inspection reports, ensuring D.O.T. Rules and Regulations are being adhered to by all the drivers.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports assigned.
• Assists in other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
• An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
• 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
• Vision and Dental coverage
• Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
• 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
• 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
• 8 Company Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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