Transportation Manager

Position Purpose

Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all Transportation functions to ensure that customer service is performed safely, on time, and in accordance with specifications. Seeks to continuously improve service and operating efficiencies and meets the proper DOT compliance and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Affirms responsibility for assisting in the development and implementation of effective Transportation planning, budgeting, policies, and procedures.
• Executes established goals and ensures that Transportation policies support and complement Company strategies, mission, vision, and values.
• Makes regular visits to customers to obtain information and feedback on the Company’s performance, receive complaints, and analyze customers' needs and expectations.
• Maintains excellent, professional communications with customers.
• Ensures that all customers' expectations are met or exceeded.
• Plans equipment and determines rental requirements and maintenance needs.
• Implements and maintains operation of computerized on-board and navigation systems.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring that Transportation operations meet or exceed safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintains safety records for all drivers.
• Ensures that personnel understand and implement safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Schedules, supervises, and directs Transportation personnel, ensuring excellent customer service and optimal performance.
• Displays good judgment as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
• Promotes teamwork. Encourages employee involvement, suggestions, and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in related field.
• Knowledge of transportation equipment and vehicle operations.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in multiple stop dispatch operation.
• Minimum of three to five years supervisory and management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel and Power Point necessary.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer

Committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), visit this link for Washington-specific paid time off details. Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.