Supervisor, Transportation
Performance Food Group
Looking for a Trainer/Supervisor for Class A Drivers on our Transportation Team. Must have a Class A CDL.- Hours are 2:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday through Friday
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsible for the training and/or re-training delivery drivers and supervision of drivers at Operating Company (OpCo), and for ensuring deliveries are made in safe, efficient and timely manner. Utilizes all company training guides, manuals, checklists and processes to ensure compliance with company policies, practices, safety and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Assists with monitoring DOT logs, ensures drivers are in compliance with all DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinates the tracking of all relevant information on drivers. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.
Position Responsibilities:
- Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. Utilizes all systems and tools effectively, i.e. computer, software systems. Understands and exhibits strong customer service skills.
- Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Delivers hands-on training that allow for maximum transfer of knowledge while ensuring customer needs, service times, labor and transportation costs are met and within guidelines.
- Assists Transportation Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management system.
- Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely through training and by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
- Works with new driver hires and experienced drivers in classroom and/or field settings to prepare them for a successful professional driver career. Responsible for counseling and documentation of all drivers in accordance with company policy for driver related systems, including but not limited to, safety cameras, driver alerts, DOT logs, etc. Exceptionally strong knowledge in DOT regulations (i.e., hours of service, pre-trip/post-trip, etc.).
- Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
- May supplement PFG Driver Training Manual with local programs specific to the location, products and reports used in that market. Performs all route delivery duties per company guidelines and safety regulations including pre/post trip, inspection of load and freight, adherence to delivery windows, ensures accuracy of customer delivery, utilizes equipment as prescribed, collects cash/check if required, completes returns and driver-check in process and performs necessary housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
- Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
- Works in conjunction with Transportation Manager to minimize operating expenses, ensure policies are followed and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.