Assistant Transportation Manager

Dot Foods • University Park, IL • 1h ago

Dot Transportation Inc. - University Park, IL, United States

Location: University Park, ILDepartment: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Reports To: Director of TransportationSalary Range: $78,019 - $117,0229 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As an Assistant Transportation Manager, you will aid the Director of Transportation in establishing and maintaining Dot Transportation's fleet performance in all areas of our business including recruiting, retention, operations, safety, budgeting, etc.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Coordinate with dispatch for efficient and effective fleet resource utilization

Assist with vehicle safety issues

Conduct driver reviews

Support overall dispatch and traffic management goals

Coordinate training for drivers based on individual performance within key areas

Assist with budget preparation and execution

Assist with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new drivers

Manage the on-board computer system and hours of service for all drivers.

Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience

Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Computer skills, experience in using Microsoft Office programs/ applications

Ability to function in a multi-task environment

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

Prior management experience

Prior transportation experience

Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customers and vendors

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in one-on-one and group settings

ROLE SPECIFICS

Schedule- Monday - Friday (8AM-5PM) with on-call responsibilities

Supervision - Assigned drivers & dispatch staff

Travel - Approx. 2-3 nights per year. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for training or meetings

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance

Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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