What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Imperial Dade?
Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130 branches.
The Transportation Manager supervises daily transportation activities and personnel to ensure functions are performed according to our standards and guidelines.
You will work from Monday - Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm with the ability to be flexible on work hours/shifts.
You Will
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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The Transportation Manager supervises daily transportation activities and personnel to ensure functions are performed according to our standards and guidelines.
You will work from Monday - Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm with the ability to be flexible on work hours/shifts.
You Will
- Manage a cohesive, collaborative team, including supervisors, dispatchers, clerks, routers, and drivers
- Maximize the use of our transportation options: box trucks, tractors, and trailers
- Manage relationships with vendors
- Ensure all drivers comply with company, federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Ensure mandatory reporting (Hut, IFTA) is done on time and accurately
- Develop KPIs for the transportation staff's performance
- Develop continuous improvement plans for key metrics
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Previous experience in transportation, preferably in a related industry
- Supervisory experience is strongly preferred
- Class A driver's license is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of material handling equipment and traffic management
- A good working knowledge of government regulations about transportation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- A working knowledge of SmartDrive and Roadnet is a plus
We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.
Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.