Location: Vidalia, GA
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Salary Range: $64,294 - $96,440 annually, plus bonus opportunity
As an Assistant Transportation Manager, you will provide assistance to the transportation manager in establishing and maintaining Dot Transportation fleet performance in all areas of our business including recruiting, retention, operations, safety, budgeting, etc.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Coordinates with dispatch for efficient and effective fleet resource utilization.
- Assists with vehicle safety issues.
- Conducts driver reviews.
- Supports overall dispatch and traffic management goals.
- Coordinates training for drivers based on individual performance within key areas.
- Assists with budget preparation and execution.
- Manages the on-board computer system and hours of service for all drivers.
- Leads 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
- 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.
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.
