Transportation Manager - Jobs in Balzac, AB

Job Description

Transportation ManagerFull Time, PermanentRole: The purpose of this job is to oversee, coordinate and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of Pratts Food Service products to customers by our route managers. This includes management of our fleet of equipment, personnel, and other areas.Role Responsibilities:

• Manage Route Mangers. Assign, schedule and coordinate staff. Train, resolve problems, and provide open communication. Post, interview and hiring of Route Mangers as required. Facilitate regular communication meetings and problem-solving sessions, Maintain positive and supportive relations with Route Mangers.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with all government regulations relating to transportation and safety including MOT, OHS and EPA requirements.
• Coordinate training and orientation for new drivers.
• Communicate and administer company programs, policies and procedures.
• Investigate accidents/damages
• Participate in trouble shooting and problem-solving issues related to route Manger questions and product deliveries.
• Ensure the safety and quality of all products both inbound and outbound as they relate to HAACP requirements.
• Work with sales to identify customer requirements, including addressing delivery concerns, customer special needs such as night drops, vehicle restraints, dock issues, etc.
• Conducting regular audits and review adherence to established requirements.
• Work closely with warehouse operations with regards to safe loading requirements, safe transportation of goods, etc.
• Routing of deliveries using AS400. Must have exceptional knowledge of the City of Calgary and rural areas.
• Accountable for the accuracy of time cards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports.
• Understands that their role is critical ion creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture.
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching and career management practices.
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals. Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands. Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely manner. Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive and recognition programs.
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company’s vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one- on -one meetings and informal conversations with associates.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years of Food Service Delivery experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience working in a transportation or distribution role with supervisory experience is preferred. Emphasis on Food Distribution.
• 1 year post secondary school
• Any relevant training in the transportation and distribution profession along with and any additional continuing education in industry topics is a plus.
• Preferred training and certifications are: Class 1 Drivers License, HAACP, MOT, TDG, WHIMIS, Health and Safety, PDIC, Smith System defensive driving.
• Knowledge of Restaurant industry preferred.

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:All employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19Experience:

• Warehouse Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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