Transportation Manager Job at Tropicale Foods, LLC, Ontario, CA

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  • Tropicale Foods, LLC
  • Ontario, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Transportation Manager directs operations for transportation and partners directly with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Their duties include coordinating company assets and drivers locally and planning national transportation operations and strategy through collaborative relationships with third party carriers. This candidate will leverage KPI’s to determine internal and external service and cost performance. They are also responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with the various legal obligations of interstate and intrastate shipping for company-owned vehicles.

Responsibilities:

  • Partnering with internal/external production facilities, Distribution, and Customer Service
  • Developing strong strategic relationships with third party asset based and brokered carriers
  • Leading the Transportation team to deliver results and efficiencies
  • Monitoring driver qualifications and training for company drivers
  • Overseeing the daily maintenance of vehicles in the fleet
  • Subject Matter Expert of TMS and proficient in the ERP system

Requirements:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal relationship building
  • Experience with employee coaching and development
  • Transportation Experience and knowledge of TMS systems
  • Solid Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Able to execute and perform in a rapidly growing and changing environment
  • Problem solver that is able to evaluate multiple sources of data to make key decisions
  • Coordinates communications and activities among multiple groups
  • Comfortable presenting in front of peers and executive leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as knowledgeable resource to colleagues and team members
  • Ability and willingness to assist the team in accomplishing daily executional requirements
  • Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional Leadership, Interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Communicates effectively with staff, colleagues, customers, and carriers
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Strong priority setting and decision-making skills
  • Responsible, dependable, conscientious, alert, and safety minded
  • Ability to work outside of standard schedule and weekends as needed
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
  • Able to meet physical demands in work environment as generally described under Physical Requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, manufacturing or related field preferred
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • A minimum of 3 years of leadership/supervisory experience
  • 5 years of working experience in transportation preferred (Food or Beverage Industry experience is a plus)

General Safety and Food Safety/Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • Adheres to all General Safety and Food Safety/Quality SOPs and GMPs.
  • Accurately completes required Safety and Food Safety & Quality reports and records.
  • Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager.
  • Communicates any known or suspected Safety issues or concerns to Department Manager and Safety representative.
  • Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product.
  • Attends all General Safety and Food Safety/Quality training sessions.
  • Mentors staff for implementation of General Safety and Food Safety/Quality procedures.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Weekend work,

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