Get Fresh Produce has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users in Indiana and the surrounding areas. We are currently accepting applications for Transportation Manager to work at our Whitestown, IN facility. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and a stable work environment with a growing company. As our Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day .direction within the Transportation department, and fleet of vehicles for our Whitestown, IN location. 

Essential Functions:

• Daily dispatch of drivers and assigning all equipment needed for the day
• Route - Routes and Mapping of routes for effectiveness and route efficiencies, to ensure on time deliveries to customers.
• Ability to review samsara cold chain and driver compliance management.
• Directly supervise drivers, yard spotters, fleet.
• Hands on management including ride-a longs for coaching and training as needed
• Communicate service issues to sales, customer service, and Operations teams
• Works closely with Dispatch personnel on all opportunities related to the business needs.
• Coordinates with Operations to ensure customer, and driver needs are met
• Participate in the hiring of Drivers: interviews, road tests, paperwork, and administrative task.
• Participate in Safety investigations; review and reporting with root-cause analysis
• Conduct and hold monthly driver meetings on current performance with customer base.
• Perform review of all driver payroll hours in Kronos system
• Comply with and review all HOS in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Work closely with vendors to schedule PM’s, Repairs, Rental Equipment for the Fleet
• Preparing driver schedules, approving time off requests, discipline and attendance issues
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in transportation with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Produce Pro ERP software a plus
• Knowledge of driver safety and DOT compliance requirements
• Transportation or Warehousing experience in the Food industry a plus
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, attention to detail/accuracy
• Self-managed, motivated, ability to work through difficult situations
• Leadership skills with focus on moral and team motivation
• Must pass pre-hire drug screen and physical
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and understand English, bilingual a plus
• CDL A or B Class license a plus

Work Schedule:

• 5-day work week
• 40 + Hours
• Start time of 1:00pm through 10:30pm or until work is completed
• Mandatory Holiday shifts and Saturday Work.
• Off Sunday and 1 day during the week. 6th, day as needed Based on business needs.
• This is an in-person position in Whitestown, IN

Benefits:

• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life)
• PTO (Personal and Vacation Days)
• 401k
• Paid Holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Compensation:

• Salary $70,000-$75,000, based on experience