Transportation Supervisor

Job Ref: 162581 Location: Gilroy, CA 95020 Location Flexibility: Onsite Category: Transportation Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Exempt Pay Basis Yearly Pay Range $65300.00 - $97900.00 Annually ($31.39 - $47.07 Hourly) Other Compensation Bonus Eligible

UNFI is now hiring for a Transportation Supervisor in Sacramento, CA. We are looking to hire people just like YOU to help keep America fed and stocked with supplies.

DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER.

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to wholefoods markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing distribution team today!

Job Overview:

Responsible for assisting management in the supervision of drivers and staff of the Transportation Department. Implements schedules, departure times, and daily functions of the Department. Ensures daily changes are coordinated in an efficient, effective and productive manner. Appraises changes and communicates with customers whenever necessary. Communicates information to other internal departments as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Routes and schedules loads for distribution to the customer, utilizing personnel and equipment in the most efficient manner

• Ensures that merchandise is delivered in the best possible condition

• Coordinates with Warehouse personnel to ensure proper timing for delivery schedules

• Assigns drivers to loads ensuring compliance with company and DOT guidelines

• Maintains good public relations with store management via telephone communications and store visits

• Works with store personnel on special requests

• Ensures all drivers/department personnel comply with company, federal, state and local laws and regulations

• Processes weekly/monthly DOT mileage report

• Performs driver road testing, training and qualifications

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience and/or formal training or education in transportation, preferably with the Company or in the grocery industry

• Class A CDL; preferred

• Possess thorough knowledge of material handling equipment and traffic management to include truck and rail deliveries

• Must have a good working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to transportation

• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others; Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results

• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written; Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone

• Basic computer skills required with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions

A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Company: Tony's Fine Foods