Transportation Operations Lead - Growth & Safety

Kroger Co.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. Transportation Department seeks an operational leader responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure on-time deliveries to stores. You will promote safety, oversee driver schedules, and provide timely information on timecards while coordinating with stores to improve performance.

You’ll supervise a team, handle union issues, cover for the manager when needed, and navigate high-paced environments with honesty and integrity. Opportunities span diverse locations and growth paths.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Possess good public relation skills.
• Detail oriented/well organized.
• Knowledge of word processing software.
• Knowledge of DMV rules and regulations a plus.
• Willing to work at other site locations where applicable.
• Ability to work varied shifts/varied hours/varied days.
• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment.
• Expertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertise.
• Experience within a food distribution environment preferred.
• Knowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the department to insure on time delivery to the stores.
• Promote and insure all members practice safety in the workplace and on the road.
• Manage driver schedules, requests for days off.
• Provide accurate timely information with regard to driver timecards.
• Work with stores and drivers to reduce dwell time and improve overall performance.
• Handle Union issues that arise.
• Take over for the Manager in the event of absence.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; complete performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

Skills

Oral and written communication

English literacy

Public relations

Detail-oriented

Word processing software

DOT rules knowledge

Shift versatility

Supervisory/managerial experience

Shipping, Receiving, Inventory

Food distribution experience

DOT regulation understanding

Job description

The Kroger Co. Transportation Department seeks an operational leader responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure on-time deliveries to stores. You will promote safety, oversee driver schedules, and provide timely information on timecards while coordinating with stores to improve performance.

You’ll supervise a team, handle union issues, cover for the manager when needed, and navigate high-paced environments with honesty and integrity. Opportunities span diverse locations and growth paths.