Assistant Fleet Manager

Overview

Spokane Produce, Inc - Who We Are Spokane Produce, Inc. is an independent family owned and operated company. We have been in business since the 1940's. We provide the finest quality products to grocery, restaurant, other wholesalers and government agencies with the highest level of customer service in the Northwest.

Spokane Produce is one of the few suppliers dedicated to taking the time and effort in developing a strong supplier/customer relationship on a long-term basis. At Spokane Produce, we believe we can provide our customers with an honest relationship, the finest quality fresh produce and related products combined with a superior level of customer service. The quality of an organization is indeed the product of the people who make it all happen.

Our success is due to our amazing team of employees. We are looking to add qualified talent to our dedicated and valued team.

We offer competitive compensation starting at $25.00-$28.00 hourly depending on experience.

We offer a benefits package including medical/dental/vision/company paid life insurance. All insurance available first of the month after 60 days

Paid time off and Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Coverage under state sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid on the job training

Job Stability

Opportunities for growth and advancement within our company – We do promote within

Employee discounts on in-house purchases

Spokane Produce, Inc. is seeking a Assistant Fleet Manager. The Assistant Fleet Manager will work closely with the company drivers and other department management to deliver the highest possible level of service to our internal and external customers. The successful candidate will be adept at routing and scheduling with an emphasis on streamlining service. This position will also be responsible for meeting regularly with drivers, dispatchers, maintenance, sales and owner to discuss ways to meet or exceed revenue goals.

Duties include but are not limited to: responsible for the administration and management of all transactions associated with drivers in a multi-state trucking fleet and distribution operation: develop and maintain fleet schedules, manage daily routing and route development, administer safety and job-related training for Fleet Management, manage talent acquisition, performance management and retention for the department. May be required to assume the duties of a Route Delivery Driver, if needed.

This position needs to be available to cover call offs and vacations. This position is frequently on-call.

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• Help develop and implement safety policies and procedures as well as help manage the Safety program for the transportation department
• Help develop and implement formalized training programs and assist in conducting new hire and compliance training
• Serve as a back-up ROUTE DELIVERY DRIVER for Fleet Management as needed
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations
• Assist with maintaining manual and electronic documents, manage drug screening program for DOT, oversee licensing for drivers and equipment
• Monitor and maintain quality service for customer, retail and food service accounts
• Enforce safety practices and procedures to ensure employees receive appropriate safety training
• Conduct driver ride-along for training and evaluation purposes
• Assist with dispatch, routing and truck scheduling: schedule drivers, arrange routes in collaboration with the Sales Department; allocate vehicles and backhauls as needed
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance information for all laws, regulations and taxes associated with multi-state trucking operation
• Assist with drivers licensing compliance
• Assist with reviewing route reports daily and making needed adjustments to streamline operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations
• Assist with route development and support sales staff for new routes or review potential of combining routes
• Assist with and conduct bi-annual Driver meetings
• Responsible for assisting with equipment management
• Provide driver training and participate in driver performance management
• Help manage DOD contracts including…