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US Foods Manager, Transportation I in Lubbock, Texas
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BASIC PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the administration of daily outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers within the organization. Must ensure a safe and secure working environment and operate in a profitable manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same. Interprets state and federal regulations. Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by developing efficient and effective production flow processes and identifying process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in line with business objectives. Participates in strategic planning by identifying short and long term strategies for transportation.
Counsels, consults, communicates, instructs and monitors direct-reporting employees in acceptable practices and department and Company policies and procedures.
Monitors production goals and maintains a zero error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Manages inventory losses by identifying any inconsistencies, determining their causes and implementing appropriate changes to ensure division loss is kept to a minimum.
Analyze daily performance measures; identify any weaknesses, and recommend changes to the VP of Operations to ensure that division/company productivity objectives are achieved.
Union facilities only: In conjunction with HR/VP Operations, interprets the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement to include administering appropriate discipline, settle routine grievances and participates in arbitrations as required
SUPERVISION :
Transportation Supervisors, Routers (possibly), Transportation Clerks, Drivers
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation Dept. Management, VP Operations, and Drivers, Warehouse management
External: Customers
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED required, four year college degree preferred.
Related Experience: A minimum of five years in transportation/delivery in a supervisory role
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer skills, inventory control, supervisory/leadership skills, familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements. Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company. Ability to handle day-to-day operations
Physical Requirements:
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
SIT Occasionally to Frequently on Driver Assessment days
STAND Occasionally
WALK Occasionally
DRIVE Occasionally
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO LIFT:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO CARRY:
1-10 lbs (Sedentary) Occasionally
10-20 lbs (Light) Occasionally
25-50 lbs (Medium) Rarely
50-100 lbs (Heavy) Rarely Max 80 pounds
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) Never
JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:
- Push/pull Occasionally
Item: Hand Truck, Dolly, Product, mouse
- Climb/balance Occasionally
Item: In/Out Trucks
Stoop/squat Occasionally
Kneel/bend Occasionally
Bend Occasionally
Reach above shoulder Occasionally
Grasp objects Frequently
Type: pens, paper, mouse, boxes, hand truck handle/control, dolly handle, steering wheel
Manipulate objects Paper files, spread sheets, boxes of product, Hand truck/dolly gear shift
Twisting Occasionally
EOE* Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status*
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
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