Director of Transportation

Directs the logistics function of an organization, managing traffic and transportation functions. Manages work associated with the development of new systems and the maintenance of current systems pertaining to distribution operations.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures that all traffic/transportation activities are safe and compliance with local, state, and federal DOT regulations.
• Tracks changes to regulations and modifies organizational policies and procedures in response
• Maintains accurate travel, inspection, and maintenance records.
• Working with equipment or fleet managers, coordinates scheduling of staff and equipment
• Establishes procedures for investigating or responding to incidents or accidents.
• May ensure compliance of transportation service providers or other third-party organizations.
• Develops training, procedures, and tools to promote proper and effective usage of distribution processes
• Ensures that standard distribution processes meet customer requirements.
• Composes reports regarding operational performance.
• Continuously researches vendors in search of possible upgrades.
• Oversees storage and movement of goods or supplies.
• Establishes policies and procedures governing warehousing, inventory management, or transportation.
• Assesses departmental performance, identifies weaknesses or risk, and suggests operational changes to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
• Manages vendor relationships or work with vendors to resolve quality, shipping, or invoicing issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Decision-making skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Planning skills
• Clean driving record

Shamrock anticipates closing the application window for this job opportunity on or before December 31, 202 5

Corporate Summary:

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and
-operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission:

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education, and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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