FT Transportation Lead - DC20

ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Primary Purpose

Support to transportation with dispatch area, lead training, and to meet and maintain productionstandards. Work within the department and many areas of the organization, but not limited to; logistics, COP, corporate, vendors, dispatch, retail, and drivers to maintain company standards and customer service. This will be a working leadership position to handle daily functions, issues, and projects and to be seen as a leader and/or go to person in the office under the direction of, and in the absence of, the Transportation Supervisor or Manager. Coordination of retail deliveries with backhauls, for hire, mixing center loads and DC to DC transfers. Be a support person to the Transportation Manager. Assist in special projects, problems, or concerns for the Transportation Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

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  Support and assist with dispatch office activities
• Responsible for getting store directions
• Assist in trailer inventory and monitoring of trailers on yard
• Make recommendations for modifications to procedures or processes impacting their work group or distribution center that will maximize efficiency, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity.
• Handle phone calls from store personnel, vendors, and other partnerships regarding service issues & special requests.
• Evaluate coordination of loads to ensure efficient and timely load deliveries to our stores
• Work with Corporate Fleet Manager, with trailer inventory, utilization, tractor replacement, trailer non-movement reporting, and trailer tracking.
• Work with other departments within the facility to achieve and maintain overall production standards.
• Ensure compliance with Delhaize America standards in the areas of accuracy, safety and productivity
• Some overnight travel and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Any other duties assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations along with Transportation Logistics.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment.
• Reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 70 lbs.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of warehouse and transportation systems

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to perform general mathematical calculations
• Must be proficient with personal computers and office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com