Transportation Manager

Loffredo Fresh Foods; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Loffredo Fresh Foods is seeking a Transportation Manager for our Des Moines, IA location. You will lead the daily transportation team, manage schedules, and uphold safety and FMCSA compliance to deliver exceptional service.

You will interview, hire, and develop staff, coach drivers on behavior, and collaborate with maintenance to keep operations running smoothly. A CDL and leadership experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a Transportation department or location.
• Current Class A or B CDL, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service.
• Experience with routing software such as Road Net, Dispatch Track, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day leadership and direction to the transportation staff.
• Manage employee schedules to ensure proper daily staffing levels.
• Promote safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate run backs or seconds to ensure customers receive service.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop staff members.
• Provide coaching sessions on driver behavior.
• Work with maintenance on repairs.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer oriented

Coaching

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in supply chain/logistics or related field

Tools

Road Net

Dispatch Track

Job description

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Transportation Manager

Full Time Management Des Moines, IA, US

Job Title: Transportation Manager
Location: Des Moines, IA

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Transportation Manager based out of our Des Moines Branch. We are a family-owned business with over 130 years of history, committed to inspiring healthier lifestyles and providing exceptional fresh food solutions.

As a Transportation Manager you are responsible for the day-to-day management of our Des Moines transportation team. Transportation is a vital department in our organization and this position requires solid leadership skills. This position will manage employee schedules, interview potential team members, and promote safety protocols across the branch. You will provide coaching sessions to correct driver’s behavior through the use of a Drive Cam and ensure that FMCSA compliance and protocols are being followed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day leadership and direction to the transportation staff
• Manage employee schedules to ensure proper daily staffing levels
• Promote Safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a culture of safety among all transportation team members.
• Coordinate run backs or seconds with the team to ensure customer getting service
• Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally with co-workers, customers, and team members, both external and internal
• Interview, hire, train, and develop staff members
• Provide coaching sessions on correct driver behavior thru use of Drive Cam
• Work closely with on-site maintenance department on all repairs
• Perform other job-related duties as required

Basic Requirements Needed:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's in supply chain Logistics or related field preferred, or experience in lieu of
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience in a Transportation department or location
• Basic knowledge of routing software such as Road Net, Dispatch Track, etc.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and hours of service required
• Must be customer driven and that is for both internal and external customers
• Ability to lead and develop team members
• Must be available after hours to deal with issues related to transportation or its team members
• Must have current Class A or B CDL, or be willing to get one within 90 days of employment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program