Transportation Manager

!Position eligible for a $1000 hiring bonus!

SUMMARY:

The Transportation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the delivery service provided by the distribution center. This includes scheduling and supervision of CDL drivers, managing all equipment involved with the delivery process, and DOT/regulatory safety compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate safe and timely delivery of ULF products.
• Participates in the recruitment, onboarding & training of all delivery drivers in compliance with ULF policies and DOT regulations.
• Oversees and directs daily driver responsibilities and performance.
• Performs and documents driver audits; ensure proper retention in compliance with regulations.
• Assist Logistics department to ensure efficient routing, while meeting customer expectations.
• Train and certify drivers in the Smith System, traveling as necessary to other ULF locations.
• Assist with setting department and company goals.
• Receive phone calls from drivers when away from work.
• Read, understand, and analyze daily, weekly and monthly operational reports and utilize them to evaluate department’s performance.
• Accurately plan/adjust headcount to meet department’s objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate safe work practices.
• Handle customer service issues and provide resolutions
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• >3 years relevant work experience; supervisory role preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of general DOT regulations and application.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Organization and motivational skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Able to work with minimal instruction and direction

Certification, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class A CDL, required.

PREFERRED QULIFICATIONS:

• Experience with routing and driver scheduling in a daily food delivery process

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment with desks, chairs, computer equipment/monitors, overhead shelves & filing cabinets. Sitting/Standing at workstation 90% of the time; standing/Walking away from work station 10% of time; frequent telephone and face to face interaction; work includes walking through noisy warehouse environment. Work may include driving tractor trailer and delivering product.
• Schedule may vary; must be available to work weekends and holidays with little notice. Travel up to 25% of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

CORE VALUES

• Strong Work Ethic– We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of character.
• Positive Attitude– We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well-adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
• Integrity– We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our actions.
• Team Work– We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
• Professional Appearance– We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
• Respectful Interaction– We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.”

Education

• High School or better