JOB TITLE:  Distribution Supervisor

LOCATION:  LA Depot

Job #:  5363
  


Reports To: Western Region Logistics Manager

This position supports the Logistics Manager in the management of distribution. This includes the transportation of mushrooms and other goods to customers and other locations. This position has primary responsibility of coordinating all MMI, LTL and Backhaul shipments thru the LA Depot ensuring that truck utilization and backhauls are maximized. Dispatching and maintaining contact with outside carriers, drivers, making sure that a driver pool is available. The position is required to stay current with D.O.T. regulations, and safety programs.
 

SUMMARY
Include the following. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, but is intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and does not restrict the supervisor's/manager’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On the road driver contact, keeping track of driver locations

• Maximizing truck utilization, load consolidation and routing

• Maximizing backhauls

• Taking orders for LTL customers and maintaining good working relationships with them

• Communicating with MMI Mushroom customers and LTL customers for scheduling pickup and drop appointments

• Manage cross dock and consolidation of LTL shipments

• Coordinate with the distribution supervisor from all MMI Farms with their LTL cross dock and consolidation efforts in the Southern California region

• Coordinate with sales on disbursement of rejections and over shipments

• Assist Human Resources with driver qualification files, and other DOT requirements

• Maintain Driver logs make sure we are compliant in all aspects

• Be available on-call nights, weekends and holidays

• Observe and practice safety and housekeeping procedures at all times. Attend and/or conduct Safety Meetings

• Perform all requirements of sanitation, GMP/HACCP standards, including hairnet where required and personal hygiene policies

• Daily, weekly, and monthly reports for distribution

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess a commitment to exceeding customer expectations and delivering world-class customer services at all times

• The ability to influence others to get tasks completed

• Assertive problem solver who looks beyond the standard solutions to overcome challenges

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, team-focused environment where constant change is the norm

• Ability to organize workload and prioritize effectively

• Capability of making decisions quickly and communicating information to appropriate parties

• General knowledge of the trucking/distribution industry

• Knowledge of current DOT requirements and ability to meet regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of LTL cross dock and consolidation

• Knowledge of backhauls and ability to work with brokers and customers

• Knowledge of load consolidation and routing

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years experience supervising people

• 1 to 3 years distribution supervision preferred

• Prior customer’s service experience required

• Must have excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office

• Ability to Lift up to 20 Lbs.

• Ability to use forklift / pallet jack

Required Documents for consideration for this position
 

Attention - Human Resources: Please mail a completed employment application and resume to:
 

Monterey Mushrooms

260 Westgate Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
 

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