Transportation Supervisor
Bell, CA, CA
Full Time
Experienced
Operations Department
General Purpose: Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the transportation operations within the organization. Assist in directing activities related to dispatching, routing, tracking transportation vehicles, and maintaining compliance with all national and state regulations including D.O.T plus AQMD, CARB regulations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other than the general responsibilities, this level includes the following and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Supervision and assignment of specific responsibilities to all transportation personnel, which includes routing, deliveries, pick-ups, etc.
- Ensuring prompt and accurate delivery/pick –up of all service requests for customers, and other transportation activities as required by the needs of the company and the customer base.
- Assist in hiring, firing, training, supervising, evaluating and coaching an estimated of 109 union drivers.
- Ensuring that the drivers are licensed, trained, and tested as per the regulations.
- Facilitating and attending staff meetings on a regular basis.
- Collaborating with staff and managers.
- Assist in D.O.T mandated vehicle program to include medical cards and periodic certification, log book requirements and compliance with all general requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the new AQMD regulations.
- Assist in the development and leadership of short and long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance.
- Maintain appropriate records, files and archives related to fleet operations and driver performance.
- Make periodic visits to vehicle bases to inspect, audit, and promote awareness and compliance with proper vehicle operation and maintenance procedure.
- Participate in the investigation of all vehicle accidents; follow-up on accident reports and repairs
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications of: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- The successful candidate must be able to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules and regulations (including all safety training and safety information).
- The candidate must have strong people skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Must possess a strong team approach to management. Must understand and support Individual Foodservice culture.
EEOC Statement:
IFS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. IFS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
IFS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of IFS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Certification and other qualifications:
Managers also can help their careers by becoming familiar with the latest trends in management and by attending national or local training programs sponsored by various training organizations. For example, the Institute of Certified Professional Managers offers the Certified Manager (CM) credential, which is earned by completing training and passing an exam.
Advancement:
Advancement may be accelerated by participation in training programs that impart a broader knowledge of company policy and operations. Participation in conferences and seminars can expand one’s knowledge of national and international issues that influences the organization and can help develop a network of useful contacts.
Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment and Physical: May need to adapt to multi-temperature work environments. Works extensively in an office environment sitting for long periods of time and standing for long periods of time. With repetitive computer and telephone use. Long hours, and schedules may be flexible. May require heavy lifting, bending, or stooping by this occupational category.
ADA Statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be provided a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
FLSA Determination: Meets management exemption from overtime performs above 50% of “primary duties, directly related to general business operations of employer’s clients, Discretion & Independent Judgment.”
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