Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Distribution Manager, will provide all aspects of leadership to HP Hood site drivers as well as the Distribution/Transportation Department by collaborating with drivers on the road conducting audits and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide all aspects of leadership to HP Hood site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation Department.
- New Hire trainings to include at least two ride alongs a week.
- Minimum of 50% of work schedule will be on the road conducting audits and trainings.
- Assist the team in all aspects of promoting the company safety program, immediately identifying, and eliminating risks and driving safe work habits and behaviors.
- Assist Distribution Management on all motor vehicle accident reports and conduct injury reporting and investigations.
- Provide daily updates to internal and external customers on an as needed basis.
- Monitor route times.
- Participate in investigations and assist to resolve customer complaints as needed.
- Assist in management of company fleet needs and equipment repairs.
- Maintain DOT, HOS, and FMCSA compliance.
- Function as a back-up to drive routes in the event of a driver call out.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- CDL-A required.
- Experience in route structuring, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Proven knowledge of DOT, FMCSA and HOS regulations and distribution safety management.
- Prior experience in supervising commercial drivers preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent people skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Microsoft Office & Outlook.
Other Information/Physical Requirements:
Working Conditions:
- Office environment.
- On-the-road driving duties.
Physical Demands:
Position is primarily based in an office environment but is subject to the same physical demands of the drivers – please see the attached list of physical demands.
SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:
- Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
- Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
- Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts.
- Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Backup duties are covered by other distribution supervisor or the distribution Manager when not on site.
Site Specific Requirements:
- Maintain SQF Documentation and prepare reports (if requested).
- Serves as backup for the Distribution Drivers and their SQF responsibilities.
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