Transportation Supervisor

U.n.f.i • New Stanton, PA

102d

About The Position

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with 'better for you' food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing distribution team today.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications: Excel, Word and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail oriented and ability to coordinate complex work schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting management in the supervision of drivers and staff of the Transportation Department.
• Implementing schedules, departure times, and daily functions of the department.
• Coordinating daily scheduling of drivers and staff members ensuring the effectiveness of the workforce.
• Monitoring driver departure times and reporting the information accordingly.
• Sharing on-call duty with members of the Transportation Department.
• Coordinating customer deliveries with drivers and notifying customers of delays or accidents.
• Assisting in determining rental requirements and equipment needs.
• Answering phones, directing calls and handling customer, warehouse and driver inquiries.
• Providing back up support for the Transportation Manager as well as for completing log data entry.
• Summarizing and publishing results of quality checks and 'on-time reporting'.
• Working with leasing company to ensure proper maintenance schedules of trucks.
• Acting as key communicator between various departments regarding schedule changes and new account service.
• Performing other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for great work
• Company events and picnics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods