Driver Lead

Overview

Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Driver Lead position available in Macon, GA! Join a strong and continuously evolving transportation group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you're eager to find your next opportunity, Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step.

The Driver Lead is responsible for overseeing Driver associates, completing required paperwork and reports, overseeing driver operations, and providing the necessary leadership to ensure the achievement of departmental goals. The Driver Lead is a working role where they will be taking care of daily deliveries while also providing leader ship for driver's crew.

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 90,000 customers through our footprint of 125+ branches.

All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Conduct meetings with Driver associates

• Conduct regular work planning and review sessions

• Participate in reviewing, selection, and hiring of new associates

• Participate in counseling of associates as necessary

• Notify Operations Manager/Branch Manager about work-related problems and/or procedures

• Ensure safety regulations and safety policies are followed

• Participate in training seminars and company meetings

• Foster an atmosphere that enhances team cohesiveness

• Provide leadership and direction to ensure adherence to department guidelines, policies and procedures

• Conduct training on safety and regulatory topics

Qualifications

You have:

• Computer literacy; e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Excel

• Ability to work well with others

• Strong communication skills

• Knowledge of Commercial Motor Vehicle operations and regulations

• Knowledge of warehouse functions/operations

• Good organizational, time management and leadership skills

• Must pass DOT physical and driving requirements

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, a shared ownership program, 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.