TRANSPORTATION MANAGER - LONGVIEW, TX

Fresh & Ready Foods is seeking a Transportation Manager. This position will have a strong emphasis on vehicle maintenance, diesel maintenance, with a preference for reefers, fleet management and expertise in identifying / addressing mechanical defects. You will be responsible for ensuring material movement is timely, cost-effective and in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and manages the work/schedules of subordinate staff to ensure the work is accomplished and product delivered in a manner consistent with organizational and customer requirements
• Assists with managing transportation team with responsibility training, developing, coaching, counseling and corrective actions as necessary and within corporate guidelines; building a positive culture, and implementing solutions to challenges
• Supervises transportation in accordance with established policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates performance and fosters delegation culture of work tasks
• Manages all Preventive Management and repair programs
• Trains drivers and distribution personnel and teach safe driving practices
• Oversees all transportation needs for the company as determined by General and/or Operations Manager
• Directs and maintains company owned or leased fleet including ongoing maintenance and fleet rotation plan
• Develops distribution/operations plan including key strategies
• Continually improves operational efficiencies
• Manages transportation personnel to ensure achievement of goals including a target of 98%+ on-time delivery
• Ensures compliance of DOT regulations
• Designs, implements and schedules DOT mandated Hazmat training sessions and Safety training sessions
• On an as needed basis, responds to and demonstrates leadership in emergencies and special events (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, work strike/stoppage)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Heavy Focus on Vehicle & Diesel Maintenance - preferred!
• Reefer Truck experience - preferred!
• DOT and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) experience
• The ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• The ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• The ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• The ability to use experience of a working environment to meet established goals and objectives
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements Bateman company policies
• Previous experience working in a contract dining environment and production kitchen
• Strong Management skills
• Passionate about food and innovation
• ServSafe certification preferred