Produce Manager jobs in Columbia, SC

Job Summary: This is a transportation position responsible for supervising daily routes given to drivers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, oversight of DOT drivers, route management, and compliance with government regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a main point of contact for over the road drivers.
• Assure all routes depart and arrive to customers on time.
• Supervises the daily work and safety of drivers, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
• Ensures that the drivers meet the standard compliance of the local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting.
• Keeps open communication channels with drivers by answering questions and explaining McEntire policies and procedures.
• Coordinates efforts with the Compliance Supervisor to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in Transportation or Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
• Supervisor experience preferred
• 2 years experience maintaining Fleet DOT compliance
• Working knowledge of FMCSA Department of Transportation Driver Regulations
• Working knowledge of FMCSA equipment Maintenance/preventative Maintenance regulation
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience, strongly preferred
• Bachelor's/Associates degree and 2-4 years of transportation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Driving experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.