Manager, Transportation Jobs

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The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm to transport dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION- 2400 Louise Ave., Lathrop, CA 95330

The Manager of Transportation is responsible for managing the Transportation department function at a single facility. The Manager provides day-to-day efficient and economical operation of all fleet equipment and resources (tractors, trailers and drivers) within the facility of oversight. The position encompasses all transportation activities such as dispatching, routing, and tracking of company assists. The position also ensures regulatory and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance as it relates to the facility oversight fleet.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Manage transportation resources (drivers & equipment) through dispatch process to ensure full and efficient use of company assets

• Manage and lead investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.

• Ensure timely and economical repair and preventive maintenance of fleet vehicles and that the appropriate records are maintained in compliance with company policy and DOT regulations

• Monitor and effectively utilize staff to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiencies of labor

• Manage department budget

• Supervise Operations and Safety Manager and Driver Supervisors; hires, coaches, training and develop team members and provide performance feedback to ensure maximum productivity and growth and compliance with company policies.

• Research and identify analytical information regarding performance analysis in order to increase performance.

• Perform audits and observations on drivers and vehicles for compliance with Federal DOT regulations.

• Complying with transportation – related policies, safety rules, union contractual agreements.

• Visit stores or accident sites to follow up on reports and complaints.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hiring pay range: $74,265.00 - 106,819.00

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Knowledge of Fleet operations, routing and dispatching applications, and on-board GPS systems

• Knowledge of Word and Excel

• Solid knowledge of transportation and logistics.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Education: Four-year college degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience.

Experience: Three years of directly related transportation or logistics experience.

Other: Some travel required.

Physical: Basic office environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects

Competencies:

Reference: req33220
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