We are seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee the transportation department personnel, plan, and supervise shipments, schedule routes, track orders, and ensure proper storage and distribution of products at our JFK unit.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assists with direction to the Shift Supervisors to ensure they have the resources to run the shift properly.
• Follow up with the team regarding issues on the field during their shift
• Manages department personnel to ensure flights are serviced and catered on time, meeting customer requirements and preventing aircraft departure delays. Attentive to last-minute changes as required by customers.
• Communicates with customers, shifts, and all internal departments to ensure the above level of customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all transportation-related operations. Work safely to prevent accidents to self and coworkers. Effectively provides a safe working environment for all employees daily.
• Immediately investigates, documents, and reports all on-the-job accidents following company safety procedures.
• Produces required shift reports /documentation/driver logs/investigation & documentation of vehicle damage.
• Communicate all related matters to personnel with daily debriefings.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management, or related field
• 3 to 5 years of Operation management experience
• Knowledge of HACCP and FDA guidelines
• Strong customer service skills
• Good attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others and efficiently direct a team
• Must have a Driver’s license
• Good communication skills. Able to understand, read, communicate, and write in English.
• Able to work in a fast-paced demanding environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams