Assistant Transportation Manager

Location: Bullhead City, AZ

Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Salary Range: $68,324 to $102,487 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Transportation Manager, you will provide service to internal and external customers, as well as manage and contain costs while effectively managing the driver and/or dispatching staff.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Utilize team and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate with dispatch for efficient and effective fleet resource utilization.
• Manage transfer processes between distribution centers by working closely with DC managers.
• Address and resolve customer issues.
• Assist with vehicle safety issues.
• Support overall dispatch and traffic management goals.
• Prepare and execute annual budget.
• Manage the on-board computer system and hours of service for all drivers.
• Work to recruit, hire, and retain transportation department staff.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills, experience in using Microsoft Office programs/ applications
• Ability to function in a multi-task environment

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Prior management experience
• Prior transportation experience
• Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customers and vendors
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in one-on-one and group settings

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
• Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class ­drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.