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Position Title: Assistant Transportation Manager

Exempt Status: Exempt

Accountable To: Transportation Manager

Job Summary: The Assistant Transportation Manager will lead, train, and develop our Class A

Delivery Drivers at our various locations - all while improving delivery

efficiency, and providing support as needed to the transportation

department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Foster positive and professional relationships with drivers, serving as a role model

and a resource to them.

• Ensure compliance with all DOT safety regulations for drivers.

• Coordinate and maintain delivery equipment in proper working order to meet DOT

compliance.

• Plan, route, and execute deliveries accurately.

• Train new drivers and provide necessary support.

• Introduce and train on new procedures and technology.

• Fill in for absent team members, including management and routing.

• Assist in managing department expenses and overtime.

• Strategize and independently resolve problems.

• Display strong leadership qualities and build relationships with each transportation

team member.

• Perform assigned administrative duties as directed by the Transportation Manager.

• *This position requires travel to various depots to collaborate with drivers, review

deliveries, safety procedures, and DOT requirements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Valid Class A Driver's license.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and requirements.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills within a team.

• Meets or exceeds Core Values

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with routing and delivery processes.

• Proficiency in email and internet applications.

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and word processing.

Education & Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of DOT Compliance and Regulations.

• Minimum of five years in foodservice warehouse and/or transportation management

required (combination of other education/experiences will also be considered)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties

of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test.