Transportation Ops Lead - Lean Improvement & Training

Dot-Foods,-Inc; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, seeks an Assistant Transportation Manager in Vidalia, GA. You will assist the transportation manager in fleet performance across recruiting, retention, operations, safety, budgeting, and related duties.

This full-time role requires coordination with dispatch, safety, and drivers, plus budgeting and hours-of-service management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience, strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office programs/applications.
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with dispatch for efficient fleet resource utilization.
• Assists with vehicle safety issues.
• Supports overall dispatch and traffic management goals.
• Coordinates training for drivers based on individual performance within key areas.
• Assists with budget preparation and execution.
• Manages the on-board computer system and hours of service for all drivers.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, seeks an Assistant Transportation Manager in Vidalia, GA. You will assist the transportation manager in fleet performance across recruiting, retention, operations, safety, budgeting, and related duties.

This full-time role requires coordination with dispatch, safety, and drivers, plus budgeting and hours-of-service management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience, strong organizational and