Dot Foods

Transportation Manager

Dot Foods$80K — $120K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in transportation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • 3-5 years of management experience (preferred)
  • Prior experience in transportation (preferred)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Contain costs by routing customer orders effectively
  • Manage inbound freight and dispatch staff efficiently
  • Oversee transfer processes between distribution centers
  • Address and resolve customer issues promptly
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement using lean tools

Benefits

  • Occasional overnight travel for training purposes
  • Flexible working hours including weekends and nights
  • Opportunity for bonuses based on performance
  • Safety-focused working environment
Full Job Description
Location: Liverpool, NY

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc.

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Salary Range: $80,259 - $120,388, annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Transportation Manager, you will provide service to internal and external customers, as well as manage and contain costs while effectively managing the driver and dispatching staff.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Contain costs through effective routing of customer orders and managing inbound freight by dispatching staff.
  • Utilize team and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
  • Manage transfer processes between distribution centers by working closely with distribution center managers.
  • Address and resolve customer issues.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.


YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft office programs


YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

  • Prior management experience of 3-5 years minimum
  • Prior transportation experience
  • Ability to function in a multi-task environment


ROLE SPECIFICS

  • Travel - Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
  • Schedule - Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.


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.

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About Dot Foods

Dot Foods is the largest food industry redistributor in North America. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Mount Sterling, Illinois. Dot Foods distributes food products to over 4,800 customers in all 50 states and 39 countries. The company has a wide range of products including dry, frozen, and refrigerated foods, as well as packaging and cleaning supplies. Dot Foods has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Dot Foods
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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