Transportation Lead - Kearney, NE

Cash-Wa Distributing in; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Discounted product rates

Insurance eligibility after 60 days

401k match eligibility

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing seeks a Transportation Lead to oversee and coordinate routes in the Kearney, NE area. You will train and mentor drivers, ensure compliance with delivery standards, and optimize manpower to minimize labor costs while meeting customer expectations.

You will act as a liaison between transportation and sales, manage schedules, and handle timekeeping and performance reviews. Opportunities include growth within a large Midwest distributor network.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• CDL license and good driving record.
• Ability to train and develop drivers and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolve customer issues
• Serve as liaison between transportation and sales in the territory
• Manage and audit team members timekeeping
• Cover routes when needed; i.e. PTO, sick, unfilled positions
• Perform annual reviews and wage adjustment suggestions
• Investigate and document incidents, retraining and/or disciplinary action
• Other administrative duties as necessary

Skills

Staff training

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school or equivalent

CDL license

Job description

We currently have open a Transportation Lead position which also needs to be able to run routes as necessary.

Leads are responsible for overseeing and coordinating the routes in their area. They will train and educate drivers in methods/procedures, provide guidance as needed, and holding them accountable for results. Leads must also ensure they are utilizing manpower efficiently to achieve the goals and minimizing labor costs while satisfying the customer.

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Staff, train, evaluate and develop team members
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolve customer issues
• Serve as liaison between transportation and sales in the territory
• Manage and audit team members timekeeping
• Cover routes when needed; i.e. team members PTO, sick, unfilled positions, etc.
• Perform annual reviews and wage adjustment suggestions
• Investigate and document as necessary for incidences and injuries, including retraining and/or disciplinary action
• Other administrative duties as necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 7 PTO days, Short-Term Disability

Driver Requirements:

• 21 years old (interstate driving is possible)
• Current CDL License
• Have a good driving record

Required Education:

• High school or equivalent
• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Able to purchase products at an employee discount
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days, receive company paid life insurance coverage
• 90 days: Able to contribute to a 401k plan
• 6 months: days: Receive 2 more PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, eligible for company paid Short-Term Disability insurance

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

Salary Minimum: 31Salary Maximum: 36