FT Transportation Lead - DC20

About the Company

ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

Our values: Courage, Care, Teamwork, Integrity and Humor.

About the Role

Transportation Lead Support to transportation with dispatch area, lead training, and to meet and maintain production standards. Work within the department and many areas of the organization, including logistics, COP, corporate, vendors, dispatch, retail, and drivers to maintain company standards and customer service. This is a working leadership position to handle daily functions, issues, and projects and to be seen as a leader and/or go-to person in the office under the direction of, and in the absence of, the Transportation Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist with dispatch office activities
• Responsible for getting store directions
• Assist in trailer inventory and monitoring of trailers on yard
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety, and productivity
• Handle phone calls from store personnel, vendors, and other partnerships regarding service issues & special requests
• Evaluate coordination of loads to ensure efficient and timely load deliveries to stores
• Work with Corporate Fleet Manager on trailer inventory, utilization, tractor replacement, trailer non-movement reporting, and trailer tracking
• Work with other departments within the facility to achieve and maintain overall production standards
• Some overnight travel and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Any other duties assigned by leadership

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations along with Transportation Logistics
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 70 lbs
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of warehouse and transportation systems

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations
• Must be proficient with personal computers and office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)