Transportation Manager

Charlie's Produce

Transportation Manager

Tacoma, WA +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Personnel Management: Lead and manage a dedicated team within the transportation department, overseeing hiring, training, and day-to-day supervision.
    • Equipment Management: Manage and maintain the transportation fleet, ensuring all vehicles are in optimal condition and compliant with safety standards.
    • Operational Efficiency: Strategically organize and adjust transportation schedules to ensure the timely delivery of products, optimizing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and utilizing your experience to streamline processes.
    • Compliance Management: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations governing the transportation industry. Ensure that the transportation department adheres to all relevant compliance standards.
    • Culture Management: Foster a culture of camaraderie, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the transportation team.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of three (3) years of transportation department management.
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
    • Customer service-driven mindset with a professional and solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and concerns.
    • Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment, making informed decisions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
    • Strong understanding of state and federal regulations impacting the transportation industry, including working knowledge of FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) and Oregon regulations.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
    • Experience with ADP WorkforceNow a plus.
    • For insurance purposes, current CDL A driver license, medical card, and driving record in good standing is required.

    Additional Information

    Charlie's Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesalers on the West Coast. We are passionate about produce, our people and pride ourselves in our prompt service, quality products, and customer satisfaction.

    Supplemental Information

    This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

    We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

    Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state .

    For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

    Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

    As an essential employer and key contributor to our community’s food distribution chain, we will follow all state and federal guidelines on vaccination mandates, allowing for an accommodation for those that qualify.

    Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!

    This is a safety-sensitive position.

    This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

    We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

    Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state .

    For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

    Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/

    Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!

  • Locations
    Portland, OR • Tacoma, WA