Transportation Operations Lead Person, AM - Boynton Beach

Department Distribution Job Category Transportation & Supply Chain Description Assisting the Transportation Operations management team in directing the day-to-day activities associated with the planning and execution of our transportation strategy Efficiently executing our outbound delivery and backhaul pick up plan through the optimal assignment of our transportation orders (trips) to our Publix truck drivers in a manner that meets our high service level commitment to our stores Identifying daily staffing needs Dynamically assigning labor and equipment to our daily workloadMaximizing on time delivery performance Minimizing operational costs Balancing driver’s workdays Ensuring compliance to all federal and state transportation hours of service (HOS) regulations Making the necessary adjustments to the plan in response to fluctuations in traffic conditions, weather, labor, and workload including unplanned requests from warehousing, manufacturing, and retail Directly interacting with truck drivers, Transportation Operations management, fleet safety, corporate transportation, warehousing, manufacturing and return center associates, serves as a liaison with Warehousing, Manufacturing, and Retail and requires expertise in store locations, our Activity Based Pay system for truck drivers (DCP), our Transportation Driver Performance System (TDPS), our On Board Computer system (OBC), our Publix Transportation operations policies and procedures as well as all transportation related State and Federal regulations. The responsibilities on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Required Qualifications Be at least 20 years oldHave a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before their start date in the position)Have at least one year of experience working in distribution, transportation, or an analytical fieldBe currently employed as a Publix Distribution associate or have one-year supervisory experience in Distribution or equivalent environmentBe able to work nightsHave knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in the Transportation Operations Have knowledge of driver activities, functions, and processesHave knowledge of setting up operations schedulesHave knowledge of Federal DOT regulationsHave knowledge of United States geographyHave knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsHave knowledge of Publix Transportation environment and operationsHave knowledge of warehouse shipping operations and impact on outbound transportationWilling to work nights, weekends, holidays, and do whatever it takes in the event of a disaster (e.g., hurricane)Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional mannerMust be committed to our safety Promise and treat each other with dignity and respect, which includes working safely for ourselves and othersMust be driven to provide excellence in customer serviceWilling to accept change and be a positive change agentHave problem solving skillsHave communication skillsHave organizational skillsHave analytical and problem-solving skillsHave negotiation and persuasion skills Have leadership skillsAbility to multitaskAbility to work independentlyAbility to train usersAbility to act in a professional manner andAbility to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and mattersSuccessfully complete a battery of assessments administered by Selection & Performance measurement Preferred Qualifications Current Boynton Distribution associateHave an Associate’s Degree in Business or Transportation related fieldHave a minimum of two years of experience in/or knowledge of transportation operations andHave more than two years of supervisory experience in a transportation equivalent environment Benefits Information Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com) Year End Bonus To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November.In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay. Additional Information Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.