Manager, Transportation

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

4150 W Blount St - Pensacola, Florida 32505

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to manage the transportation functions, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning (to include for-hire cartage and/or backhauls), to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers. Partners with, and coordinates transportation related activities with other departments such as warehouse distribution, maintenance, etc. May work within a nonunion or union driver's environment depending on assigned location. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Responsible for the management of the transportation operations as assigned, which may include supervising drivers, dispatching, routing and/or planning (to include for-hire cartage and/or backhauls), to ensure safe, timely and accurate delivery to customers.  

• Work with cross-functional departments (i.e., warehouse distribution, maintenance, customer service) as it relates to the transportation operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues.  

• Responsible for managing, planning and coordinating deliveries, backhauls and for-hire cartage; partner with other departments to determine the most efficient, economical and cost-effective routes and shipping methods and to ensure high quality, cost effective and timely logistics services that meet customer expectations and business objectives.  

• May negotiate rates for third party services/contract drivers based on business need. 

• Manage the dispatch process based on the required deliveries/shipment schedule; ensure efficient transportation planning and scheduling of drivers and deliveries to maximize resources, reduce miles and ensure efficient utilization of equipment and drivers within the assigned location(s).  

• Manage and ensure department compliance with DOT/CSA, OSHA and other government regulatory agencies. 

• Ensure Transportation Supervisors review drivers hours of service (HOS) requirements, trip reporting, and other DOT/CSA requirements and record-keeping and address any issues in a timely manner. 

• Partner with the Fleet Operations and Compliance team to ensure compliance with DOT/CSA and safety regulations, review reporting and compliance of the on-board computer system, and to make recommendations for the replacement and maintenance of equipment. 

• Oversee the analysis of transportation activities; recommend and/or implement changes based on the results of such analysis.  

• Develop and maintain on-going reporting to track transportation activities and expenses to include, but not limited to, cost per mile, operating ratio, driver/truck utilization and availability, as well as delivery performance (accuracy, timeliness and customer satisfaction).  

• Monitor equipment maintenance and availability of equipment for the assigned location(s).  

• Ensure procedures for the efficient operation and utilization of equipment is followed; address any issues or concerns promptly.  

• Work with maintenance team to ensure equipment (tractor/trailer) is in proper working condition; ensure preventative and corrective maintenance, and inspections are completed in a timely manner.  

• Maintain, promote and reinforce