Essential Functions:
Schedules, distributes, monitors, and follows up all daily work assignments and ensures that the necessary resources are available to ensure that customers are serviced in compliance with Company standards and agreements.
Performs daily tasks related to routing of vehicles to various customer and Company locations throughout the service area while simultaneously maintaining compliance with both DOT rules and regulations and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
Works closely with Procurement and Marketing Representatives in both maintaining/growing the Valley Proteins’ customer base and addressing/resolving in a timely manner any service related issue that may arise.
Coordinates equipment repairs with truck shop personnel.
Ensures that Valley Proteins’ drivers and contract carriers operate in compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company regulations/policies and procedures.
Monitors on-board recording device data to ensure all fleet units are operating properly; excellent equipment use and utilization; availability of drivers Hours of Service and related follow up; and route integrity.
Assists Transportation Manager in accident investigations, reporting, follow-up and discipline, if necessary, in accordance with Company policy.
Maintains/monitors reports and data entry related areas to ensure performance is meeting or exceeding established Company expectations.
Keeps management advised of all performance related issues and recommends solutions.
Ensures that all Company policy requirements and guidelines are communicated and adhered to by all employees.
Supervises employees to include; coaching and counseling, driver training, and driver scheduling and overtime.
If you have the following, we want to hear from you:
High degree of knowledge and experience in the transportation industry including 3+ years of experience supervising operations and drivers along with routing, dispatching, and other general applicable transportation functions
Knowledgeable of FMCSA regulations and Hours of Service rules
PC skills and knowledge of various computer applications (MS Office, EOBR, Route Optimization, Dispatch Management, SAP, etc.)
Class A CDL a plus but not required
