Director of Transportation - Julius Silvert

Julius Silvert is hiring a Director of Transportation to join our growing team. For over 100 years, our family-owned business has proudly served customers along the east coast while growing our organization and valuing all team members. We're looking for someone who has previous supervisor experience in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a new environment to grow. We offer generous benefits and pay in a position that has a ton of room for growth. Knowledgeable foodies in search of their next adventure are highly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Manage transportation managers, administrative staff, and drivers as well as the outsourced maintenance and full-service lease fleet programs
• Coach, train, and mentor direct reports in order to ensure personal growth and career development
• Utilize systems to track driver performance and provide feedback related to performance in a timely manner
• Support driver recruiting and retention
• Ensure accuracy and viability of the operating plan, driver assignments, and routing/dispatching
• Develop a viable contingency plan in the event of absenteeism or last-minute additional business requirements
• Ensure administrative accuracy related to billing, payroll, and Federal DOT requirements
• Monitor and ensure real-time transportation and fleet management system status updates for all drivers and customers
• Responsible for safe vehicle operations, 100% compliance under Federal DOT guidelines, HOS compliance, equipment safety, driver work safety, and safe loading/unloading
• Customer Service: ensure 100% load coverage and deliver on-time service commitments; address issues and maintain proactive, communication with customers, the sales department, and senior management
• Ensure all DVIRs are monitored, and equipment is delivered timely to the maintenance shop with communication relating to required repairs
• Strive for continuous improvement of overall fleet operations
• Evaluate alternatives to make the best overall value decisions considering, among other factors, cost, customer expectations, driver needs, and urgency
• Monitor Transportation Department vendors to ensure compliance with service agreements

Qualifications:

• Ability to build credible relationships with customers, and drivers, and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on environment and build effective teams
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong computer skills preferably with transportation and warehouse management systems
• Experience with computerized transportation and fleet management information systems
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment exercising solid judgment, and solving practical problems while dealing with a variety of variables
• Write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner
• Minimum of 5+ years experience managing operations in all facets of transportation; experience in food distribution preferred
• Must be able to, with reasonable accommodations, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, handle multiple tasks, handle high-pressure situations, work independently, and follow up and meet deadlines
• Must have a flexible schedule as our company is a 24/7 operation
• Development of KPI experience
• Flexible working hours

EEO M/F/D/V Our company recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, or any other status protected by law, all in accordance with applicable Federal, State or Local Laws.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company's Website:

• www.juliussilvert.com