Delivery Manager at Minot

Job Description

Overview

Food Services of America is seeking a people-focused,results-oriented leader tojoin our Minot Distribution Team as Delivery Manager. This position is a key leadership role inour rapidly growing distribution center and leads our Delivery and Fleet Maintenance teams. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the Delivery Manager works closely with several department heads across two Distribution Centers within the Dakota Group as well as multiple departments within the Minot Distribution Center.

The Delivery Manager isresponsible for maintaining the departments annualbudgets, achieving operational goals, and assisting in establishing capital needs each year. Directly supervises the Delivery Supervisor as well as individualDelivery Drivers. Oversees thevehicle maintenance shop and compliance of all Department of Transportation regulatory requirements.

Services Group of America is one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S. Personal growth and career advancement are available in this challenging and rewarding leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/monitor daily driver delivery schedules. Review routes and driver assignments weekly.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of drivers performance and oversee any necessary praise/correction.
• Monitor driver attendance records to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Communicate with routing staff on development of more efficient routes; address challenges of drivers, Sales Associates, the needs of customers, and comply with DOT requirements
• Coordinate the activities of the department with other departments to keep everyone informed and exchange ideas on productivity, efficiency, and service.
• Monitor major areas of department expense and profit, such as staff hours, miles traveled and backhaul revenue, to ensure that budget goals are attained.
• Review and authorize the departments expense bills.
• Oversee management of associates who are out with injuries to stay informed of their recovery.
• Review financial statements to compare the actual costs of the department against projected goals and determine the profitability of the department.
• Maintain the vehicle mileage and staff hours reports weekly.
• Ensure compliance with union contract agreements.
• Monitors drivers to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Adheres to all OSHA Safety Requirements, DOT regulations, and Federal and State laws for the delivery and distribution of goods.
• Tracks routers progress, measures results to the business objectives, and provides routing the direction to meet goals set in the branch business plan. Discusses opportunities with Sales management.
• Manage equipment flow to ensure proper utilization and availability.
• Oversee all corrective action and proper staffing levels for the department.
• Oversee Coordination of drivers safety meetings & training.
• Oversee transportation department safety program; manage vehicular collision investigations/resolutions.
• Manage equipment flow to ensure proper utilization and availability.
• Oversee all corrective action and proper staffing levels for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Logistics preferred or the equivalent in industry experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of transportation supervisory or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience in labor relations, transportation laws, equipment and capacity, and expense management.
• Ability to work with computer programs associated with the performance of the position.
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with all levels of the organization, to organize, prioritize, negotiate, manage, motivate others and solve problems.
• Knowledgeof all DOT regulations (including hours of service), FMCSRs, and possess or be able to acquire a Class A CDL.
• Proficientwith Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical

• Constant sitting for prolonged periods while performing desktop activities and/or traveling.
• Constant use of both hands/arms simultaneously reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while performing desktop activities, handling paperwork.
• Frequent bending at waist/knees to and from seated position.
• Frequent squat/kneeling, walking, sitting, retrieving materials from lower areas.
• Occasional lift/carrying typically less than 20 lbs., can be up to 50 lbs., normal office supplies, equipment, higher weights due to occasional emergency product deliveries to customers.
• Constant use of sight, hearing and speech abilities in performance of essential job functions required.
• Frequent contact with moving equipment.

Mental

• Able to evaluate facts and figures.
• Able to organize/prioritize and possess self-motivation to meet daily demands, fast pace, heavy volume.
• Able to pay close attention to detail and deal with a variety of issues with constant interruptions.
• Able to work with all levels of associates and customers.
• Requires effective memory recall regarding products and customers.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and problem solve.
• Work stresses include meeting work schedules and constant interacting with others.
• Effective time management to meet work schedule and high service standards.
• Multi tasking skills with frequent interruptions.

Work Conditions

• Busy office environment, climate controlled.
• Daily interaction with associates in all departments.
• Normal driving hazards in all types of weather to and from customer locations.

*Constantly over 80% time, Frequently 20-80% time and Occasionally under 20% of time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Minot, Company: Services Group of America, Inc..