Harvestsherwood
Indirect - Transportation Supervisor
Harvestsherwood, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Sherwood Food Distributors, Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of AmericaJob Description
Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00 AMWe encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.
Job PurposeThe Transportation Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day operations of the transportation department. Effectively handle operational issues as they arise and elevate issues/concerns to upper management. Provide coaching and counseling to drivers to provide superior customer service while operating in a safe manner. Assure compliance to paperwork, collections, policies, procedures and regulatory compliance. Instrumental in assuring that the expectations of both the external and internal customer is met. Exercise sound judgment in decision making.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and lead a safe and efficient Transportation Department – Safety is criticalMust be knowledgeable of all SFD Safety Policies and Procedures and hold others accountable to complianceSupervise and oversee all transportation personnel (i.e. attendance, presentable and professional appearance, proper use of equipment, etc.)Assist in the development and implementing procedures specific to Sherwood’s Atlanta divisionAssist in payroll functions and verifying payroll information (i.e. weekly component pay sheets)Adhere to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (DOT, USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc), elevate issues to upper management immediatelyCommunicate daily with drivers on business needs, issues that include, but are not limited to, customer service, routing, equipment needs, and salesAssist in thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents/incidents, truck accidents/incidents and product damage, per SFD’s accident investigation procedures. Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvalsCounsel and discipline drivers as needed following established protocol and keeping upper management involved. Supervisor may only suspend, they do not terminateCommunicate many times daily with Operations Manager regarding warehouse issues as well as routing or special needs regarding customersResearch shortages on trucks and determine root causeSchedule drivers and equipment for routesCommunicate daily with the sales department on operational issues / matters keeping the lines of communication open. Issues may include routing, driver issues, customer needs, below minimum orders, out of route deliveries, terms, delivery areas, new customers, etc.Communicate with buyers regarding backhauls as neededCommunicate daily with Ryder about maintenance and repairs as well as scheduling PMs. Follow through on open issues until item is resolvedMonitor equipment needs and usage, elevating issues in a timely mannerBack up router using Roadnet as needed (i.e. must be cross trained)Must be aware and knowledgeable of all Administrative duties and be able to provide backup / coverage when neededMonitor scheduling and staffing of drivers, and document call off reasons and write drivers up for attendance violationsAssist in performance reviews twice a yearOversee adherence to cash collection protocols and immediately elevate issues / concerns to upper managementEnsure the cleanliness of equipment and that it is in proper working orderOther duties as may be assigned by managementQualifications and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredWorking knowledge of DOT regulationsStrong organizational skills and able to effectively handle multiple items at one timeAble to work effectively under stressProficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, OutlookEffectively use Food Distribute software to research operational issuesAble to effectively facilitate two-way communication between the customer and the employeeAbility to create a sense of urgency within the team and for yourselfEmployee is expected to adhere to attendance guidelinesHigh school diploma and equivalent training and experience, college degree preferred2+ years’ experience in transportation supervisionPrior routing experience preferredPrior experience as a CDL driver and warehouse person preferredTwo or more years of experience in related field of trucking / distributionHarvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Sherwood Food Distributors, Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00 AMWe encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.
Job PurposeThe Transportation Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day operations of the transportation department. Effectively handle operational issues as they arise and elevate issues/concerns to upper management. Provide coaching and counseling to drivers to provide superior customer service while operating in a safe manner. Assure compliance to paperwork, collections, policies, procedures and regulatory compliance. Instrumental in assuring that the expectations of both the external and internal customer is met. Exercise sound judgment in decision making.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and lead a safe and efficient Transportation Department – Safety is criticalMust be knowledgeable of all SFD Safety Policies and Procedures and hold others accountable to complianceSupervise and oversee all transportation personnel (i.e. attendance, presentable and professional appearance, proper use of equipment, etc.)Assist in the development and implementing procedures specific to Sherwood’s Atlanta divisionAssist in payroll functions and verifying payroll information (i.e. weekly component pay sheets)Adhere to all governmental and Company regulations / policies (DOT, USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc), elevate issues to upper management immediatelyCommunicate daily with drivers on business needs, issues that include, but are not limited to, customer service, routing, equipment needs, and salesAssist in thorough accident investigations as needed, including employee accidents/incidents, truck accidents/incidents and product damage, per SFD’s accident investigation procedures. Suggest corrective actions as needed and implement after necessary approvalsCounsel and discipline drivers as needed following established protocol and keeping upper management involved. Supervisor may only suspend, they do not terminateCommunicate many times daily with Operations Manager regarding warehouse issues as well as routing or special needs regarding customersResearch shortages on trucks and determine root causeSchedule drivers and equipment for routesCommunicate daily with the sales department on operational issues / matters keeping the lines of communication open. Issues may include routing, driver issues, customer needs, below minimum orders, out of route deliveries, terms, delivery areas, new customers, etc.Communicate with buyers regarding backhauls as neededCommunicate daily with Ryder about maintenance and repairs as well as scheduling PMs. Follow through on open issues until item is resolvedMonitor equipment needs and usage, elevating issues in a timely mannerBack up router using Roadnet as needed (i.e. must be cross trained)Must be aware and knowledgeable of all Administrative duties and be able to provide backup / coverage when neededMonitor scheduling and staffing of drivers, and document call off reasons and write drivers up for attendance violationsAssist in performance reviews twice a yearOversee adherence to cash collection protocols and immediately elevate issues / concerns to upper managementEnsure the cleanliness of equipment and that it is in proper working orderOther duties as may be assigned by managementQualifications and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredWorking knowledge of DOT regulationsStrong organizational skills and able to effectively handle multiple items at one timeAble to work effectively under stressProficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, OutlookEffectively use Food Distribute software to research operational issuesAble to effectively facilitate two-way communication between the customer and the employeeAbility to create a sense of urgency within the team and for yourselfEmployee is expected to adhere to attendance guidelinesHigh school diploma and equivalent training and experience, college degree preferred2+ years’ experience in transportation supervisionPrior routing experience preferredPrior experience as a CDL driver and warehouse person preferredTwo or more years of experience in related field of trucking / distributionHarvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!*We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Sherwood Food Distributors, Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
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