TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

GENERAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GENERAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager in Sacramento, CA to oversee all transportation operations. The role includes directing logistics, managing schedules for drivers, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong supply chain knowledge, budgeting skills, and leadership experience in a multi-layer transportation team. Five years as a department manager and a business/management degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a department manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related field preferred.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain management.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and operations management knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Transportation & Logistics to achieve service and low-cost goals.
• Schedules drivers weekly, considering licenses and regulatory requirements.
• Manages budgets, routes, and vehicle maintenance for the fleet.
• Leads supervision of transportation, routing, and dispatch teams.

Skills

Supply chain mgmt

Written & verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: 7625 LONE TREE ROAD - SACRAMENTO, CA 95837Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/yearPrimary Purpose: The Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters General Produce. This includes managing budgets, organizing schedules and routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties. Directs and coordinates all customer service delivery activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel. The Transportation Manager Leads and supervises multiple layers in the department including transportation supervisor, routing and dispatch as well as a fleet of drivers consisting of leads, trainers, commercial and non-commercial drivers.

Essential Functions:

• Articulates and demonstrates Company Mission, Vision and Values.
• The company expert and provide leadership in the area of Transportation and Logistics.
• Meets expected metrics for productivity, quality and service.
• Analyzes effectiveness of all Transportation activities and directs implementation of policies and practices necessary to achieve highest service/low-cost model.
• Conduct problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Evaluates all routes for maximum efficiency, including creating and eliminating routes.
• Leads a thorough and objective accident investigations related to company fleet. Develops root cause-analysis of accidents and follows up to ensure appropriate corrective measures and training are implemented.
• Coordinates with broker and insurance carrier any motor vehicle accident claims.
• Schedules drivers on a weekly basis, taking into consideration their driver licenses: Commercial Drivers or C License Drivers.
• Meets all legal requirements and ensures compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Air Resources Board (CARB), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP), Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) and others.
• Manages the procurement of trucks, tractors, automobiles, trailers and other equipment.
• Ensures proper maintenance of trucks, tractors, automobiles, trailers and equipment.
• Reviews and approvals expenses for our fleet and related equipment.

Supervisory Functions:

• Supervise the Transportation department, Routing & Dispatch function.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Additional Functions:

• Learns and utilizes all office policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and company events.
• Complies with all safety and security regulations and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

QualificationsQualifications:

• Solid knowledge of supply chain management.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Knowledge and experience with budgeting, operations management, inventory control, material handling and customer service
• Innovation in thought processes in order to design and implement programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and support of the workforce.
• Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and computer research skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to perform the primary functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Mental Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out defined procedures and duties with specific instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, customers, vendors and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from their initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
• Must exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate verbally and comprehend verbal instructions.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Maintain a valid California Driver License.

Education and/or Experience:

• Five years’ experience as a department manager.
• Proven track record and related job experiences within the produce industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related field is strongly preferred.