Transportation Supervisor

Overview

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for improving overall transportation effectiveness through daily planning, analysis, and issue resolution while coaching Transportation Analysts and supporting initiatives to streamline processes, enhance OTM’s functionality and/or expand the scope of the solution.

• Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1. Ensuring that General Safety and Food Safety are absolute priorities by setting example to others.
• Coordinates Transport schedules with Shipping and Production departments. Assigns staff and adjusts schedules as needed to ensure all products are delivered in an efficient and timely manner.
• Monitors weather conditions that might impact schedules; adjusts accordingly.
• Verifies condition of vehicles; arranges for repairs; makes switches in equipment if necessary.
• Trains and develops personnel.
• Oversees loading of product, equipment, supplies, and inter plant mail.
• Prepares transport records (e.g., documentation of trip sheets, daily reports, overtime, accident investigations, and driver's daily logs and D.V.I.R's).
• Oversees Company's compliance with all government regulations regarding vehicles and drivers (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). monitors compliance with Company policies and procedures. Oversees safety rules and standards.
• This is an on-call position: 24-7 for emergencies.

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 3-4 years of relevant Supervisory experience in Transportation.
• Must have a working knowledge of Department of Transportation  and regulations in distribution/transportation environment.
• Strong Leadership And Supervisory Skills Required.
• Must have working knowledge of bakery operations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills a must.
• The ability to work closely in a team-based environment with all associates.
• The ability to analyze data using the IPM System and to develop intra-departmental teams to establish goals and make decisions for the bakery.
• The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.