Sr. Transportation Manager
US Foods
Austin Texas
Salary: Neg Per Hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the
Transportation department. Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that
every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom
our drivers interact remain injury-free, always. Champion safety
procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first
culture in the Transportation department.
- Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through
one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in
problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
- Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation
personnel by discussing performance with Transportation Managers and
creating plans to address gaps. Drive associate engagement and retention,
and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
- Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing
requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation
personnel. Review performance, coach to achieve service and safety
targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error
attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction. Anticipate,
analyze, and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise
cost-effective and legal solutions; direct managers on implementation. Interpret
and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
- Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by
developing efficient and effective production flow processes and
identifying process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in
line with business objectives.
- Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to
complete work more safely and efficiently.
- Analyze daily performance measures; identify any
weaknesses; and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to ensure that
productivity objectives are achieved.
- In union facilities, assist HR and the VP of Operations
in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement,
administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances, and
participating in arbitrations as required.
- Other duties assigned by the manager.
SUPERVISION
Direct: Transportation Managers, union and/or non-union transportation
associates (Dispatchers, Transportation Clerks, etc.), Routers
(location-dependent)
Indirect: Union and/or non-union drivers
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; VP Operations; Drivers;
Routers; Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
External: Customers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Will spend time in an office working on a computer.
- Must spend a portion of working time in a truck with drivers, exposed to noise and vibration levels that may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements
- A minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations,
methods, and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people
development skills.
- Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all
associates/departments within the company.
- Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA,
and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams,
etc.).
- Travel
- 10% travel is required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Education/Training
- High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 05 Sep 2024
Location: Austin Texas
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
US Foods® is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With nearly 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, we provide our customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions.
Name: US Foods
Web: https://www.usfoods.com