Distribution Manager
Job Summary:
The Manager, Transportation is responsible for managing the transportation and delivery of products that are cost-effective, timely, and consistent with the guest expectations. This individual will be essential in creating a positive team dynamic within the transportation team.
Duties
· Implement recruiting, staffing, and retention strategies that support business objectives, improve team members and business performance, and gain a return on investment for the business.
· Oversee and direct the transportation team to achieve the highest level of safety, productivity, and customer service.
· Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules while maintaining the completion and compliance of all vehicle and safety audits.
· Ensure that all training and compliance is current and managed with all team members within our safety guidelines.
· Develop and maintain relationships with all stores serviced by the Distribution Centre.
· Collaborate with respective delivery planning coordinators to ensure planning activities are consistent with available equipment and resources.
· Coordinate the effective delivery of goods to the guest residences.
· Provide meaningful feedback to team member performance and input into team member development plans.
· Maintain adequate staff levels through recruitment and selection of team members.
· Develop a team environment that supports continuous improvements and promotes TDG’s culture.
· Train, design, and provide functional direction to supervisors and team lead.
· Maintain delivery vehicles and transportation equipment consistent with safety standards and lease requirements.
*Other duties: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required, or which may change over time, and which can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Ashley HomeStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Warehouse management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Box truck: 1 year (Preferred)
- Delivery: 1 year (Preferred)
- DOT Knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Worth, TX 76140: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person