Transportation Manager- Longview, TX

Fresh & Ready Foods

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If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Full time associates at Fresh and Ready Foods are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Our Company is seeking a Transportation Manager. Working as a Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supervising the daily work activities of Drivers. You will be responsible for ensuring material movement is timely, cost-effective and in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. The primary focus of this position is to manage the delivery drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and manages the work/schedules of subordinate staff to ensure the work is accomplished and product delivered in a manner consistent with organizational and customer requirements
• Assists with managing transportation team with responsibility training, developing, coaching, counseling and corrective actions as necessary and within corporate guidelines; building a positive culture, and implementing solutions to challenges
• Supervises transportation in accordance with established policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates performance and fosters delegation culture of work tasks
• Manages all Preventive Management and repair programs
• Trains drivers and distribution personnel and teach safe driving practices
• Oversees all transportation needs for the company as determined by General and/or Operations Manager
• Directs and maintains company owned or leased fleet including ongoing maintenance and fleet rotation plan
• Develops distribution/operations plan including key strategies
• Continually improves operational efficiencies
• Manages transportation personnel to ensure achievement of goals including a target of 98%+ on-time delivery
• Ensures compliance of DOT regulations
• Designs, implements and schedules DOT mandated Hazmat training sessions and Safety training sessions
• On an as needed basis, responds to and demonstrates leadership in emergencies and special events (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, work strike/stoppage)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• The ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• The ability to use experience of a working environment to meet established goals and objectives
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements Bateman company policies
• Previous experience working in a contract dining environment and production kitchen
• Strong Management skills
• Passionate about food and innovation
• ServSafe certification preferred
  
  

Fresh and Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

Fresh & Ready Foods