The J.
R.
Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho.
We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The position is responsible for the supervision, leadership, and disciplinary actions of direct reporting driver roles.
The role ensures drivers are meeting their performance responsibilities and are exceling at meeting Company objectives for Safety & Service.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to model and prioritize safety at Transportation locations and ensures employees and contractors are performing work safely.
Implements Corporate, Food Group, and Transportation policies and procedures consistently with employees.
Performs normal management responsibilities for direct reports including interviews, routine performance reviews, addresses disciplinary items / employee complaints, and conducts administrative tasks.
Ensures equipment assigned to the designated location is available, properly maintained for work assignments, including coordination of repairs with vendors.
Represent company interests while building relationships with assigned contractors to meet company objectives
Actively monitors Company driver & contractor performance through site visits, ride-along, and available reporting.
Ex.
ELD, dash cameras, etc.
Hours of service auditing.
Responsible to generate, monitor, and drive results consistent with company objectives through weekly, monthly & annual reporting.
Ensures all hourly employees’ timecards are reviewed daily and approves timecards bi-weekly for payroll processing.
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree (B.
A.
or B.
S.
) from a 4 year college or university preferred
Relevant Experience
3 years people leader experience and/or training
Commercial Trucking Experience
Other Information
Aware of regulatory agency policies and procedures, such as FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA.
Ability to establish good communication, identify complex issues, and effectively problem solve, while building working relationships with Transportation locations, other Company departments, and vendors to achieve business needs.
Competent with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Job Requisition ID: 18514
Travel Required: None
Location(s): FG Transportation Office - Grand Forks
Country: United States
**The J.
R.
Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
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