Purpose
The Transportation Manager is responsible for: assisting the Director of Operations with implementing, managing, creating, communicating vital leadership directives; enforcing staff policies and procedures; maintaining the security and safety of all personnel; keeping a well maintained and compliant fleet; maintaining an efficient and effective team.
Employment Requirements
ServSafe Food Safety or equivalent training from an ANSI accredited institution
Negative Drug Screen
Successful Background Clearance
Physical Environment
Primary work is in a warehouse environment
Employee can be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Frequent lifting of up to 100 lbs is required
Required to pull in excess of 1000 lbs with a pallet jack
Required to handle individual pieces of produce and use senses to determine the quality of product.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.
This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Key Result Area #1 – Employee Management Level II
Ensures schedule reliability with for Transportation department and special events 1 Year
Staffs the transportation department so as to be continually prepared to carry out plans necessary to meet the food banks mission while adjusting for workload fluctuations. 1 Year
Monitors daily employee performance using telematics and reports, then creates corrective improvement plan for employees not meeting their goals. 6 Months
Provides initial training to staff and re-training when necessary; uses Roadrunner Food Bank’s Evaluation process to communicate goals and performance to all subordinates 1 Year
Uses driving test to determine skill level prior to the beginning of the onboarding process 1 Week
Provides leadership that facilitates accomplishment of Roadrunner Food Bank’s mission by ensuring support systems and practices are in place to provide all employees the opportunity to contribute to their full potential by identifying and eliminating the obstacles and barriers that prevent this from occurring 2 years
Monitors employee performance using metrics defined by COO then reports findings to Director of Operations and peers. 1 month
Works to keep the driving team connected to the rest of the food bank, as well as the mission of the organization. 6 months
Provides support to staff through constant communication; constructive feedback; adding value to employee problem solving; and decision making. 6 Months
Key Result Area #2 – Fleet Management Level II
Ensures a well maintained, compliant and operational fleet 6 months
Develops vehicle repair and maintenance schedules and documentation 1 year
Recommend acquisition and retirement of vehicles or equipment to optimize efficiency and ensure safety
Negotiates, manages and submits vendor contracts to Sr. Staff pertaining to fleet 2 years
Key Result Area #3 – Compliance Level II
Ensures complete compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, including record keeping (DOT, EPA, OSHA etc.). 6 Months
Keeps informed about pending legislation that could affect the transportation department. 1 Year
Conducts vehicle and driver audits, reports findings to transportation team and provides action plan when necessary. 1 Week
Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection 1 year
Oversees the registering and licensing of all vehicles under their management 1 year
Key Result Area #4 – Safety Level I
Maintains effective accident prevention program, ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents or injuries, and ensure a safe and productive work environment 1 Month
Assists the management team in investigating all accidents, customer complaints and transportation delays, and helps to develop steps for prevention 1 Month
Conducts driver meetings on a routine and regular basis to discuss safety and potential risks. 1 Week
Provides equipment training to staff, monitors use and ensures proper and safe operation. 1 Month
Key Result Area #5 – Customer Service Level I
Focuses on customer expectations, prevents problems while maintaining availability to staff. 1 Week
Provide effective resolution to customer issues in a professional manner. 1 Week
Ensures adherence to routing structures, schedules and equipment size restrictions 1 Week
Key Result Area #6 – Budgeting Level II
Monitors fleet expenses and assists in budget forecasting 2 Months
Maintains optimal utilization of personnel hours and equipment throughout the transportation department. 1 Year
Create and present reports generated to illustrate budget compliance and cost per mile metric. 1 Year
Assists with identifying external financial pressures, anticipates potential effect on the organization and takes appropriate action 1 Year
Accountability Responsibilities
This position provides supervision to Drivers, Driver Coordinator, Fleet Technician, Interns and volunteers as assigned.
Qualifications
• Effectively self-manage, prioritizing and tracking work without supervision.
• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, safety guidelines, and government regulations
• Exceptional computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to travel throughout the state.
• Able to find solutions, move quickly, and be adaptable.
• Understanding of DOT Regulations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to document activities and organize completed forms, surveys, and project results
• Absolute commitment to the mission of Roadrunner Food Bank
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years managerial experience
• Three (3) years Food Bank managerial experience
• Class A commercial Driver’s License
403(B) retirement plan with 4% company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, AFLAC, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
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Roadrunner Food Bank provides food to people from all backgrounds, all ages and all walks of life. This includes children, seniors, families, and adults. Individuals receive our support across the state through our over 500 member partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, and senior centers, among others.
We also provide services to complement our hunger relief programs and serve as a public health resource, including bringing food to health care provider sites as well as providing food through our on-site medical referral food pantry.