Assistant Transportation Supervisor (Afternoon Shift) - Detroit Michigan

Company: Great Lakes Wine And Spirits
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Posted On: 05/16/2024

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking an Assistant Transportation Supervisors to work the Afternoon Shift at our depot in Detroit.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Transportation Supervisor will be opening, closing, and securing the work area (or building) by following company policy while assisting drivers with the breakdown of handling the in(out)-bound loads. Other duties include, but are not limited to:Ensure all routes go out, covering routes as needed which may include delivering a route.Ensuring all conditions are met to perform successful bidding.Manage incoming calls and emails and assist in issue resolution.Maintain accurate customer information in both the routing and the business system.Ensure customer satisfaction and efficient route execution.Assist in the reconciliation of routes when needed.Assist in auditing invoices, routes and various tasks associated with the delivery process.Mitigate and monitor: breakage, over-time, and excessive or inappropriate supply usage.Follow mandated safety and security guidelines; including but not limited to: cleanliness, PPE, biomechanical motions, potential hazards, Hi-Lo licenses, suspicious activity and theft.Survey work area daily to identify and correct issues; including but not limited to things that would impede the effectiveness of delivery.Monitor employee attendance including but not limited to review of the call-off line, log in attendance system and issue discipline.Maintain working knowledge of relevant union contracts, policy manuals and essential equipment.Maintain Time Keeping systems to log pertinent payroll and employee information as needed; including, but not limited to verifying punches, approving overtime, recording leave, via daily and weekly inputs.Manage and maintain hiring and discharge process for direct reports with support of Transportation Manager.Author reports and send to management.Author and complete injury, auto loss, disciplinary and other forms in a timely manner following company protocols.Train, coach, evaluate and counsel subordinates to ensure they have an adequate understanding of the assigned work functions so that they can and are correctly, efficiently and safely performing their job functions.Conduct team meetings on subject matter delegated by the Transportation Manager.Monitor and maintain employee engagement including recognition and accountability for performance.Ensure safety guidelines are communicated and followed by direct reports.Ensure the vehicles assigned to direct reports are maintained, available and functioning properlyCommunicate via email, text, phone calls or in-person with various other departments including but not limited to Customer Service, Sales, Safety and Security and within the department throughout the State.Work well with others and independently, documenting tasks and assignments throughout the day.Work well under pressure and able to make on-the-spot, quick, educated decisions.Any other tasks that come up throughout the course of the day needing attention.Work ScheduleThe Assistant Transportation Supervisor is a full-time position working Monday through Friday with a start time of 2:00 PM. Holidays and weekend shifts may be required depending on business needs.Pay & BenefitsAround $50,000 per year based on experience.Bonus opportunities based on production and team accuracy.6 Paid Holidays.Vacation and Personal Time.Competitive health benefit packages including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.Eligible for 401K enrollment upon date of hire.Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability coverage.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThis position is physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and may require lifting up to 45 pounds. The Assistant Transportation Supervisor position operates in a warehouse environment. The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration where the noise level can be loud. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others.Required Qualifications21 years of age and olderChauffer licenseHi-lo experience (preferred)Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)Willingness to take direction and work independently.Ability to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.Acceptable driving recordAdditional Requirements:Pass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, and Agility TestAdhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.Follows all MLCC rules and regulations as they apply to the position.Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.Maintain a safe driving record.About Great Lakes Wine & SpiritsGreat Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products.Great Lakes Wine & Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student, because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified.by Jobble More...

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