Asst Transportation Mgr

Position Responsibilities: Own the Safety Culture, ensuring a safe work environment and that employees use safe work methods and proper safety behaviors. Approach work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities. Work in a manner consistent with our Core Values and exemplifying our Purpose in all activities. Continue personal and professional development, including but not limited to: leadership, financial, and strategic skills, through internal and external methods. Collaborate with Transportation Manager to ensure team members are provided opportunities for personal and professional growth. Lead the Transportation teams by effectively coaching and training Transportation Supervisors. Provide training modules and training schedules for transportation drivers. Provide oversight on departmental safety practices, systems and procedures. Collaboratively developing and executing specific technical training, specifically owning the Transportation Development Platform to ensure Supervisor and driver skill levels are in line with company expectations. Ensure all direct reports understand, cascade and achieve the goals and key metrics. Participate in development of and executing Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and productivity initiatives. Ensure execution of Producers Dairy standard operating processes. Collaborate with Transportation Manager to ensure proper employee relations culture and programs are in place. Help maintain the positive image of the Company in the trade, meeting customer’s expectations. Ensure compliance with all regulatory (OSHA, DOT, CARB, CHP, EPA, Food Safety, SQF) requirements. Conduct a minimum of four SMART route rides per quarter. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements (Qualifications and Skills): To be a successful Assistant Transportation Manager you will need: Minimum: High School Diploma or GED. 5+ year’s managerial distribution, transportation or logistics experience. Experience should include research and cost reporting procedures, budgeting, inventory control as well experience in routing software, GPS systems and routing optimization. Strong DSD (direct store delivery) background. Experience with handheld computers, ASN, SBT, Scanning, and other store receiving platforms. Proficient in use of MS Office Suite. Project management skills. Financial skills to develop analysis and budgets. Regulatory knowledge in applicable federal, state and local guidelines (DOT, OSHA, CHP) Strong ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of employees. Strong sense of ownership and urgency. Ability to effectively lead a team and drive process improvements. Preferred: BA/BS degree. Valid Class A Driver License with good driving record. Bilingual English/Spanish. Working knowledge of Employee Health & Safety Practices. EEO Information: Producers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Producers participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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