Manager , Transportation

Overview

The Transportation Operations Manager will lead the execution of safe, effective, and efficient outbound transportation at the new Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Denver, Colorado. The Transportation Operations Manager will have the opportunity to guide nightly operations, refine and improve outbound transportation procedures, and lead supervisors and drivers. Most importantly, this person will lead in a way that supports Chick-fil-A’s vision and strategy while embodying the corporate purpose.

This position requires a leader who can call upon a diverse range of skills and experiences to support transportation operations. The role is highly interdependent with the other divisions of the distribution center and Chick-fil-A Supply Services, requiring the Transportation Operations Manager to foster relationships with a wide range of people to execute their responsibilities. This calls for a dynamic leader who has a heart for service and compassion coupled with a mind for effectively supporting the management of the business.

Furthermore, this role will be uniquely challenged with their participation in the stand up of a brand-new DC and the testing and refinement of a new facility implementation playbook to assist in the stand up of future facilities.

About Chick-fil-A Supply

Chick-fil-A Supply®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., is an innovative distribution service provider focused on understanding and meeting the unique needs of Chick-fil-A restaurants. Chick-fil-A Supply® ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends Chick-fil-A s culture of care. For more information, visit

Compensation
:

• As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $140,000 to $150,000. This pay scale takes into account a wide range of business factors and may change over time.

Benefits:

• Food and Drinks Provided
  :
  Free meals, snacks, and drinks as part of your workday!
• Generous Paid Time Off
  :
  • PTO
    :
    Accrue up to3 weeks
    of PTO your first year with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire
  • Wellness: 16 hours
    per year
  • Holidays: 7 days
    per year and1floating holiday
  • Parental Leave: (4) Weeks
    for New Parent Bonding Leave, plus Short-Term Disability benefits (if applicable)
  • Health Insurance Options:A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families

• Retirement
  : 401(k) with 5% match for eligible employees
• Education Investment Plan
  :
  We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional benefits
  to help you thrive in all areas of life, including emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual!

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This position is also considered a promotional opportunity for some current Supply Staff.

As the Transportation Operations Manager, you will lead a team of supervisors, drivers, and navigators to ensure the on-time, safe and affordable delivery of product to Restaurants. In addition to leading the training and development of supervisors, drivers, and navigators, you will instill a culture of safety, engagement and positivity that reflects Chick-fil-A Supply values and serves Restaurant Operators.

Your other duties will include:

• Creating an environment full of care, safety, and excellence, an environment where overnight delivery drivers do their best work
• Designing effective communication strategies to reach drivers daily
• Leading daily scheduling for outbound transportation operations
• Working with the safety leader to ensure compliance of outbound transportation with federal, state, and local government regulations (e.g., driver logs, DOT regulations, etc.)
• Supporting regulatory and internal audits of operations
• Evaluating operational results and communicating those results to senior Transportation and DC leadership
• Coordinating and communicating outbound transportation equipment needs to local vehicle maintenance teams
• Delivering industry-leading on-time delivery and customer satisfaction rates
• Balancing the needs of the Operator with the capabilities of the operation
• Supporting Chick-fil-A vision and strategy
• Utilizing and managing TMS, Telematics & proprietary Delivery Applications
• Completing other activities as deemed valuable by management.

• 7+ years of experience in outbound distribution operations, transportation, food distribution, and/or private fleet responsibility
• Strong aptitude to think critically, solve problems, drive improvements, and motivate Team Members in a professional and respectful manner
• Demonstrated functional knowledge and expertise in distribution, including outbound transportation procedures and regulations, routing, transportation equipment, and performance metrics
• Working knowledge of innovations in outbound transportation and equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure compliance with…