Transportation Manager

Job Details

Description

The Manager, Transportation is responsible for managing the transportation and delivery of products that are cost-effective, timely, and consistent with the guest expectations. This individual will be essential in creating a positive team dynamic within the transportation team.

Job Duties

• Implement recruiting, staffing, and retention strategies that support business objectives, improve team members and business performance, and gain a return on investment for the business.
• Oversee and direct the transportation team to achieve the highest level of safety, productivity, and customer service.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules while maintaining the completion and compliance of all vehicle and safety audits.
• Ensure that all training and compliance is current and managed with all team members within our safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stores serviced by the Distribution Centre.
• Collaborate with respective delivery planning coordinators to ensure planning activities are consistent with available equipment and resources.
• Coordinate the effective delivery of goods to the guest residences.
• Provide meaningful feedback to team member performance and input into team member development plans.
• Maintain adequate staff levels through recruitment and selection of team members.
• Develop a team environment that supports continuous improvements and promotes TDG’s culture.
• Train, design, and provide functional direction to supervisors and team lead.
• Maintain delivery vehicles and transportation equipment consistent with safety standards and lease requirements.
• Other duties: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required, or which may change over time, and which can be changed at any time, with or without notice.