Director Of Transportation

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Director of Transportation leads all transportation operations across Imperial’s Distribution Centers. This role oversees managers, supervisors, and drivers, and carries full responsibility for service quality, safety, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). fleet performance, delivery accuracy, routing efficiency, and overall departmental financials. Success in this position requires a steady leadership presence, strong judgment, and the ability to keep people, service, and safety aligned every day.

Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the Director of Transportation, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description.

• Responsible for the direct and indirect supervision of managers and drivers including, but not limited to, interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving issues;
• Advises manager’s, supervisors and staff on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, etc.; ensures managers and supervises are adhering to company policy and administering practices in fair and equitable manner while considering safety as the primary component of transportation;
• Manage every aspect of leading and managing Transportation Department’s and/or assisting other Transportation Department personnel at other Imperial Distribution Centers as well as interaction with counterparts in warehouse(s);
• Ensure proper staffing and routing to minimize overall cost of department while providing excellent service to customers and adhering to all DOT guidelines;
• Responsible for timely and accurate driver deliveries of all product/merchandise or equipment to any customer or company affiliate utilizing scanners;
• Responsible for the accuracy through scanning and legibility of driver paperwork/documents;
• Responsible for ensuring personnel are wearing the proper uniforms while upholding a professional appearance when representing the company;
• Responsible for accurate accounting of delivery paper to include all required documentation and secured and accurate collection of cash, checks or other forms of payment by drivers as approved by Accounts Receivable;
• Responsible for maintaining warehouse operations/transportation files and providing the executive office with copies of all contracts/certificate of insurance, discipline, accident reports, etc. for placement in company vault;
• Responsible for following up on various forms/checklists and that are utilized by transportation department as set forth by management; i.e., daily DVIR, DOT Logs, etc.;
• Ensure all personnel handle computer operations, email, and telephone in a professional manner and while driving company equipment in accordance with DOT laws;
• Provides assistance when needed in warehouse, will call area, driver’s room, and damage room as needed;
• Performs any other duties assigned by the VP of Operations;
• All personnel within this job description shall be subject to cross‑training into jobs within the organization based on Company needs.

Conducts the interviewing process for potential employees; participates in the hiring and firing process; disciplines and commends employees accordingly; handles employee complaints; evaluates employee job performance; directs the employee performance planning process and sets job expectations in order to establish obtainable goals; directly supervises as many as four or more manager or supervisors.

The Department consists of transportation management at all 4 DC’s: including, Transportation Managers and Transportation Supervisors;

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

• 10 years of Management experience is required;
• 5 years of Management with a direct focus on Transportation and/or Logistics;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field required;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
• Proficient…