Full time
Akron, Ohio
Assistant Transportation Manager
Location: 791 Commerce Park Dr Ste 2, Akron OH
Gordon Food Service delivers daily to restaurants, healthcare operations, and schools so our customers depend on us- and we depend on our transportation team for excellence! Join our team as an Assistant Transportation Manager and help ensure the efficient and economical delivery of Gordon Food Service products
As an Assistant Transportation Manager, no two days are the same, but typically you'll be involved in the following:
Leadership - driver meetings, mentoring, motivating, ride-along/coaching trips, and training
Team Management - participation in interviewing, hiring, training, performance assessments, and recognition
Operational Management - route balancing, dispatch, equipment assignments, backhaul scheduling
Regulatory Oversight - DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations
Route Coverage - during vacations and absences
Schedule: Monday-Friday. Start time 3 AM-5 AM until route finish
Total Rewards at GFS
Affordable benefits plans start on day one!
Weekly pay
Wellness reimbursement
Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match
Emergency child and elder care
95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!
Does this look like you?
At least 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Class A Commercial Drivers License
CDL-T certification preferred
Two to three years of previous transportation experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Clean driving record; as required by DOT and Gordon Food Service standards
Successfully passing a drug test that will assess drug usage and a background check
Must have knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Smith System (Keys to Safe Driving), and dispatch procedures
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English (to read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, company website information related to benefits, updates, complete paperwork and follow verbal instructions)
Note - effective, Jan. 6th, 2020, you must be registered through the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and provide electronic consent in order to be considered for employment with us. If you have not registered through the Clearinghouse, click here to register
Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply
Position Summary:
Supports the efforts of Gordon Food Service drivers in serving customers through the initial training of new drivers and on-going coaching of all drivers. Provides input to manager on individual driver performance and plans to assist drivers in the continual improvement process. May be responsible for route balancing and assignment, temp routing, dispatching, equipment assignments, and backhaul scheduling. Facilitate or assist in conducting regular driver meetings. Assure compliance with pertinent DOT, Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements.
Essential Functions:
Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and acts as a role model and resource to them.
Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining transportation associates.
Assists the Transportation Manager in conducting performance assessment of staff. Initiates recognition of excellence or disciplinary action steps when appropriate.
Conducts analysis of vehicle, driver and route assignments for high utilization; affects necessary changes to increase efficiency and lower costs.
Regularly rides with driver to provide coaching and training. Serve as back up driver on routes to cover vacations, sick and miscellaneous coverage as appropriate.
Performs administrative duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
Serve as liaison between Sales Service Drivers, Sales, and customers to determine causes and impact of service opportunities and provide possible solutions to service issues.
Supports other divisions when needed with a min of 2 consecutive weeks commitment.
Ensures compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations. Supports departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must have Good written and verbal communication, problem solving, decision making, customer service and interpersonal skills to represent the department and speak at minor functions.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must be courteous, motivated, flexible, open minded, a visionary, enthusiastic, encouraging, and able to delegate responsibilities.
Must have a basic understanding of DOT, OSHA, EEOC, and BWC regulatory agencies and applicable laws.
Must have good time management and organizational skills.
Must have working knowledge of Handheld, delivery systems and backhaul systems and dispatch responsibilities.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
Ability to operate a delivery van and tractor-trailer CMV
Must be able to operate a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds.
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
Uses dollies and other safety equipment to aid in the lifting and carrying of products.
Microsoft office, google applications, email
Personal Computer and regular business office machines.
Educational & Experience Requirements
Specify Type or Field of Study, if needed
Required
High School / Equivalent
Certification or License
Commercial Driver License, Group A designation (CDL-A)
CDL-A, with Double Trailer endorsement (CDL-AT) (Preferred)
Minimum Years of Experience:
Two to three years previous transportation experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.
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