Transportation Fleet Supervisor - Groveland

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COMPANY NAME: Kroger Logistics
POSITION TYPE: Employee
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
 

At Kroger, we are looking for talented and engaged individuals with a passion to Feed the Human Spirit. We need individuals who will share in our goal to being friendly and caring, and to make sure that everything we do is Fresh for Everyone in our communities. Our employees are leaders who are committed to personifying Our Promise of Everyone Friendly and Caring, Everything Fresh, to Uplift in Every Way and to Improve Every Day.

 

Kroger is excited to move to Florida and we are looking for great associates to join our team!  Our Fulfillment Center (FC), located in Groveland, is a proud member of the nation-wide Kroger Family of Companies.  The FC is a new concept for Kroger - where customer orders are picked daily by Fulfillment Center Associates and delivered to customer homes the following day in Kroger refrigerated vans by Delivery Drivers. 

 

We are currently looking for a Transportation Fleet Supervisor to support our delivery drivers at our Groveland Fulfillment Center.  Our drivers are non-DOT regulated and drive a Sprint-type van.  The primary responsibilities for this salaried exempt role will be:

*To support our delivery drivers to ensure accurate on-time deliveries *Promote great customer service *To ensure a safe work environment
 

Why you'll love working with us:

Competitive Wages

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment (up to $3,500 a year and $21,000 over your career)

Consistent schedule

Excellent health benefit package

Pension with 401k Options

Paid time off (vacation, holidays and personal days)

Employee discounts of Kroger-branded food

Employee discounts with cell phone providers, computer companies, travel organizations and more!

 

Advancement potential in a fast-growing industry. Come for a job. Stay for a career.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervising activities of drivers and yard associates completing their assigned daily tasks in the Transportation Department, in a safe, professional, productive manner. Role model and demonstrates the company's leadership model behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Dispatch Drivers / Outside Carriers on outbound trips * Receive and key-in completed load sheets, audit, update drivers pay per company policy, union contract * Process, monitor and audit driver control information store requests for salvage picks, special delivery instructions * Update equipment activity and yard control system. NAVIS * Process, monitor and audit driver control information, DOT hours of service * Handle all processing and reporting of yard safety or over-the-road incident * Responsible for DOT testing as needed * Monitor and meet all order accuracy requirements * Conduct meetings with associates * Assist in the training and development of department associates * Communicate daily with fellow supervisors and managers on daily operational activities * Manage and promote safety and sanitation in all areas * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
*High School Diploma or GED *Strong oral and written communication skills *Ability to read, write and speak English *Possess good phone etiquette *Possess good public relations skills *Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills *Knowledge of all Microsoft Office business applications *Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Motor vehicle (DMV) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules and regulations *Prior experience as a supervisor in a DOT driver environment *Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays *Level 4 - 2 + years of experience *Level 5 - 10+ years of experience, with multiple areas of responsibility
DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE
* 2 + years supervisory experience * 2 + years working with DOT drivers hours of service regulations * Bachelor's degree * 2 + years of actual driver supervision, and/or dispatching * Proficient with CAMS, (dispatch software), Peoplenet On Board Computers, Manugistics, Kroger's WIN system, (Warehouse Management System) Navis yard management system
 

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: South

States: Florida
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Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names.  At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., we are Fresh for Everyone(tm) and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®.  We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.  Careers with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 Posting Notes:  FL || Groveland || 7925 American Way || 34736 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None 

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