CDL A Transportation Manager at Lipari Foods in IN

Job Description

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER / Covers - Dayton/Columbus/Delphos/Huntington/Ft. Wayne/Indy

Lipari Foods has an opening for a Manager of Transportation Functions

Must have a combination of training and/or experience totaling at least 1 year.
Must have CDL Class A Driver’s License.
Minimum of 2 years of transportation management experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and provide leadership to the day-to-day operations, as they relate to the Lipari Foods private fleet
• Oversee the training of newly hired drivers (route and night shuttle)
• Coordinate ongoing skills and safety training as it relates to the fleet
• Ensure fleet compliance with all applicable Department of Transportation, Federal, State and Local Regulations
• Fully investigate and follow up on accidents and injuries
• Direct, hire, terminate, counsel and reward staff as needed
• Travel to satellite drop-points or 'depots', throughout the service area to perform depot and lead driver evaluations as required
• Continue to improve the transportation processes to reduce costs and improve service
• Work with transportation staff to identify cost-savings, and implement equipment and maintenance solutions
• Prioritize/re-prioritize daily tasks and resources

Benefits Include:

• We offer competitive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacations
• Company Car
• Cell phone allowance

Job Requirements

· A valid CDL Class A License
· Minimum of 1 year and 50,000 miles driving experience
· Minimum of 2 years transportation management experience
. Strong knowledge of DOT, state, and local compliance guidelines
· Excellent knowledge of safety best practices in relation to a large, multi-state transportation network
· Strong leadership competencies
· Above average verbal and written communication skills
· Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to manage details
· MS Office Suite experience (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
· Ability to travel regionally as needed
· Ability to support company growth by developing a cost efficient transportation network, strong leadership & multi-tasking capabilities