What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley?
Job Details
About Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partners at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest is now serving an average of 400,000 people every month, a 60% increase over pre-pandemic levels. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti-hunger policies on the local, state and national levels. To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit shfb.org.
About the Position
We are seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day transportation activities and staff to ensure that all deliveries are made in a safe, timely and efficient manner. The Transportation supervisor will assist the Transportation manager in running a smooth operation by scheduling driver assignments and coverage, identifying trailer/load conflicts, verifying proper loading, pre/post trip discrepancies, documenting all transportation activities into a database, and making sure all vehicles are in proper working order.
Responsibilities
- Commitment to providing a safe work environment
- Understanding of company and departmental goals
- Stay up to date on Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and Company work rules for operation of trucking equipment
- Ensure D.O.T. compliance and assist with Driver Qualification records as needed
- Implement cost-saving measures through working closely with drivers, dispatchers, and software
- Teach, mentor and train drivers on new systems/processes, and ongoing development as necessary
- Determine equipment and manpower requirements for daily operational needs
- Supervise employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the SHFB and Teamsters Local 287
- Monitor employees daily work assignments
- Communicate job expectations and coach employees
- Act in a back-up capacity in the absence of Operations Department staff.
- Perform other duties to satisfactorily complete the goals of the department.
The ideal candidate will possess the following professional qualifications:
- Required Experience
- 3-4 years in transportation or receiving, preferably in a food industry setting
- 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Excellent customer service skills
- Computer literacy (PC, Microsoft Office Software, Data Entry Software)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred Experience
- Experience working with third party logistics companies
- CDL licensed truck driver, Class B or A
- Forklift Certification
- 1-2 years’ experience with transportation software/GPS
- Experience with vehicle/commercial truck use and maintenance
- Union experience
- Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Reports To |
Senior Transportation Manager |
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Location |
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Cypress Center 4001 North First Street, San Jose CA 95125 Brennan Warehouse Distribution, Curter Distribution Center |
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Hours |
Full-Time, Exempt. This position starts at 4 am – 12:30pm |
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Compensation |
$68,470-$85,588.00 is the wage range for this position. The salary wage offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. Outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and retirement plan. |
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SH Covid-19 Vaccine Policy |
Second Harvest Food Bank places great importance on the safety of its employees and customers. Therefore, in line with the CDC and state and local recommendations, Second Harvest requires as a condition of employment that employees have received full and effective COVID vaccines prior to commencing employment. In accordance with applicable law, Second Harvest will consider good faith requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical disability or sincerely held religious belief. |
EOE
Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions.
Salary : $68,470 - $85,588