Performance Food Group

Transportation Supervisor

Posted on: 24 Feb 2021

Montgomery, IL

Job Description

Company Description
Performance Foodservice, PFGs broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Job Description Supervises associates to include, but not limited to, staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides wit drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.

Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day to day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations, Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in automated fleet management systems.

Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belts, and safe lifting and product handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.

Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety related data.

Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit tickets, DOT logs, Driver Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.

Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors, and trailers through detailed review of post trip inspections.

Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by management. Required Qualifications Previous supervisory or management experience.

Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and drive as needed throughout the day.

Must be able to lift 25 lbs or greater, push, pull, carry and other physical activity throughout the day.

Previous computer experience.

High school GED/diploma or equivalent experience .

Two to four years of supervisory experience.

Previous knowledge and experience related to the DOT and safety regulations along with experience in operations of fleet management systems.

Class A Commercial Drivers License. Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree/2 year technical school degree.

Business Management, Logistics or related experience.

Four to six years of supervisory experience.

Transportation experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations along with experience in operations of fleet management systems within the foodservice industry. EEO Statement Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the Company) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the EEO is the Law poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Performance Food Group

Richmond, VA

Performance Food Group Company, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes food and food-related products in the United States. It operates in three operating segments: Performance Foodservice, PFG Customized, and Vistar. The company offers a range of frozen foods, including meats, fully prepared appetizers and entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry foods; fresh meats; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; fresh produce; and candy, snack, and other products, as well as beef, seafood, shortenings and oils, baked goods, salad dressings, teas and cocoas, pork, and others.

It also supplies various non-food items, such as paper products comprising pizza boxes, disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware that include china and silverware; cookware, which comprise pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. In addition, the company offers value-added services related to foodservice distribution, including electronic order-taking, payment, and other Internet based services; various reports and other data, menu planning advice, food safety training, and assistance in inventory control, as well as access to various third-party services designed to add value to its customers’ businesses.

It serves street and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, hospitals, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, retailers, and theaters, as well as franchises and other institutional customers. The company markets and distributes approximately 150,000 food and food-related products from 73 distribution centers to approximately 150,000 customer locations. Performance Food Group Company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.