Corp Transportation Coord

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others.

About the role

This position requires an individual who can work in a busy environment, possesses solid communication skills, is detail oriented and very organized. In the event of an absence, the position will be filled by adequately trained personnel.

Responsibilities

• Execute all truck scheduling, deliveries, pickups, and incoming freight.
• Ensure proper allocation of trucking resources and make the most efficient and cost-effective transportation decisions.
• Communicate effectively with Sales and Production to fulfill all sales/shipping requirements, including shipping delays and/or product rejection.
• Assist in processing freight claims and communicate with accounting on returns.
• Gather all info for outbound transfers for all warehouses.
• Schedule POs that are requested by purchasing to be picked up.
• Schedule LTL and truckloads daily.
• Utilize TMS system(s) for automation of truck scheduling and tracking shipments, and maintain Excel reports for tracking on-time deliveries to customers.
• Use PowerBI and other reporting outlets to analyze current state data to ensure customer shipments occur on time and in full.
• Support Fleet Operations when necessary to maintain business continuity.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Department software & technical solutions.
• Participate in business reviews with vendor partners to ensure contractual deliveries are achieved as negotiated.
• Participate in the invoicing review process to ensure accuracy and support the Accounts Payable team.
• Directly support the development and tracking of department Key Performance Indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in personal development training opportunities to enhance business acumen and soft skills.
• Serve as lead liaison for internal “customer” departments (Customer Solutions, Sales, Procurement, Demand Planning) to solve ad-hoc events that challenge the flow of forecasted business operations.
• Assist department leadership in the creation of training programs and SOPs.
• Other responsibilities with similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Skills

• Effectively utilizes available tools to maximize contribution.
• Manages resources and expenses effectively.
• Understands relationships of resources, processes, and profit.
• Ability to leverage critical thinking skills to project future state and prepare the division for optimum performance.
• Builds relationships at all levels.
• Manages conflict effectively; practices early intervention and resolves issues early.
• Communicates clearly and effectively; inspires trust and builds teamwork.
• Motivates others; demonstrates sound and ethical decision-making, even under pressure.
• Analyzes problems effectively; patient and challenges appropriately.
• Open to ideas of others; consistent and persuasive in getting others to consider the company’s point of view.
• Fosters collaboration; overcomes objections with logic and effective communication skills.
• Able to deliver the message of “Culture change” in a positive, constructive, and effective manner.
• Viewed as a leader; inspires trust and actively sought for viewpoint.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to recognize and define problems and opportunities; collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of databases, spreadsheet, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 – 2 years of related transportation experience required.
• Ability to travel; pre-employment and biennial screening of Motor Vehicle Record and personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

$50,000 - $55,000 per year

Schedule

2nd shift: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM