Transportation Manager

• Collaboration and Process Development:
  • Collaborate with multidepartmental teams to share expertise solicit feedback and develop transportation processes that ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
  • In conjunction with the Assistant Director of Operations identify and implement transportation technology and system needs to support organizational efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Emphasize teamwork so that each team member understands the importance of assisting in other areas.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Implement and supervise safetyfocused processes for equipment/vehicle audits driver safety and employee training to ensure compliance with FBFH policies DOT and OSHA regulations.
  • Implement company shipping and safety policies and enforce compliance with DOT regulations.
  • Complete DOT/FMSCA training as required and implement policies and programs to ensure fleet operations follow safety and regulatory standards
• Team Management and Development:
  • Manage hiring onboarding development and performance of staff providing coaching counseling and documentation as needed for effective performance management
  • Evaluate and implement the transportation staffs safety equipment and training needs.
  • Develop department goals team goals and performance metrics that align with Food Bank for the Heartlands strategic plan.
  • Foster a positive work environment with open communication and trust while administering policies fairly and addressing issues with employees and management in a professional manner.
  • Recognize and reinforce employee performance while ensuring all team members receive the necessary training for success.
• Operational Efficiency and Budget Management:
  • Manage the refueling schedules costs and fueling vendor relationships to ensure adequate resource availability and prevent disruption of transportation services.
  • Analyze shipping data and optimize logistics routes schedules and personnel to improve efficiency minimize transportation costs and ensure delivery accuracy.
• Documentation and Auditing:
  • Maintain and audit all Transportationrelated SOPs annually.
• Other duties entrusted within your scope of practice.

• Commitment to the FBFH mission and values
• Experience with process improvement and implementation in a distribution environment
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• A thorough understanding of DOT and FMCSA safety regulations
• Knowledge of AIB and general food safety requirements auditing requirements inspections etc. is preferred
• Knowledge of truck maintenance and safety procedures DOT requirements as they pertain to Class A and Class B Drivers
• Computer and technology skills around Microsoft Office and general technology.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Consistent organizational skills with a passion for thriving in a fastpaced multitasking environment prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently accurately and problem solve.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to consistently commit to trustworthiness dependability and reliability.
• Ability to establish credibility trust and partnership at all levels in the organization.
• Integrity respect and commitment to urgently serving people in need in Nebraska and western Iowa.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other staff volunteers and the general public.
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work

• Bachelors degree in logistics supply chain management or related field required.
• Four (4) year of proven experience in fleet operations and/or planning required.
• A minimum of two (2) years leadership experience of managing high performing teams.
• Relevant experience can substitute for education requirement.
• Lived experience with the impacts of systemic racism or marginalization is a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Required Experience:

Manager