Transportation Supervisor
Transportation Supervisor
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Position Summary:
Supports the efforts of Gordon Food Service drivers in serving customers through the initial training of new drivers and on-going coaching of all drivers. Provides input to manager on individual driver performance and plans to assist drivers in the continual improvement process. May be responsible for route balancing and assignment temp routing dispatching equipment assignments and backhaul scheduling. Facilitate or assist in conducting regular driver meetings. Assure compliance with pertinent Federal State and Local regulations and requirements.
Essential Functions:
Mentors motivates and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Assists in interviewing hiring training and retaining transportation associates.
Assists the Transportation Manager in conducting performance assessment of staff. Initiates recognition of excellence or disciplinary action steps when appropriate.
Conducts analysis of vehicle driver and route assignments for high utilization; affects necessary changes to increase efficiency and lower costs.
Regularly rides with driver to provide coaching and training. Serve as back up driver on routes to cover vacations sick and miscellaneous coverage as appropriate.
Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
Serve as liaison between Sales Service Drivers Sales and customers to determine causes and impact of service opportunities and provide possible solutions to service issues.
Supports other divisions when needed with a min of 2 consecutive weeks commitment.
Ensures compliance with administrative policies procedures safety rules and governmental regulations. Supports departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must have Good written and verbal communication problem solving decision making customer service and interpersonal skills to represent the department and speak at minor functions.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must be courteous motivated flexible open minded a visionary enthusiastic encouraging and able to delegate responsibilities.
Must have a basic understanding of regulatory agencies and applicable laws.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must have working knowledge of Handheld delivery systems and backhaul systems and dispatch responsibilities.
Knowledge of spreadsheet word processing presentation email and internet software applications.
Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
