Job Info
- Job Location: Dallas, TX
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Job Requirements
- CDL Class: CDL A
- Experience: 2+ years
- Veteran and Military Ready
Additional Information
Why Work for KeHE?
- Full-time
- Pay Range: $65,000.00/Yr. - $80,000.00/Yr.
- Shift Days: , Shift Time:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Health/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
- Holiday pay for company designated holidays
Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary Responsibilities
The Transportation Safety Supervisor will be responsible for recommending and supporting transportation safety and compliance programs that include reduction of accidents/incidents, workers compensation, CSA scoring and frequency though training drivers in the field, in person, virtually, and in the classroom while embracing the company's safety philosophy and culture. As with all positions at KeHE, we are expecting that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Essential Functions
DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs, implements, and manages transportation safety training programs.
- Conducts site inspections and safety audits ensuring DOT compliance at assigned company locations.
- Works with leaders to ensure organization's safety compliance standards are met.
- Participates in tactical planning and support of transportation safety initiatives.
- Assists safety managers in accidents/incidents, workers compensation, and in roadside inspections analysis including determining probable causes, root cause analysis and making recommendations for remedial training and preventative action.
- Ensures PIT and delivery of equipment safety for drivers.
- Communicates and outlines standard operating procedures.
- Prepares reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Interprets and effectively applies regulations as they relate to DOT Guidelines.
- Recognizes training opportunities and provides feedback on development of training programs.
- Other duties and special projects as requested.
- Must maintain good attendance.
- Actively promote safe work practices.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Strong communication both verbally and written with the ability to present and speak to employees and management personnel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability and willingness to respond with patience, courtesy and friendliness.
- Ability to influence others and train them effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Knowledge of ELD and transportation management systems.
- High degree of self-motivation and dependability.
- Customer focused with solid analytical, organizational, problem solving, and research skills.
- Strong management skills and an exceptional ability to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, and flexible.
- High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment
- Ability to establish credibility and be decisive while being able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.
- Service oriented, but assertive and persuasive.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance.
- 50% + ability to travel.
Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Class A CDL license preferred.
- Safety certifications required.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience in transportation and safety compliance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Requisition ID
2024-25109
Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.
About the Company
KeHE Distributors is one of the nation’s top pure play wholesale food distributors with 16 distribution centers across North America. We help natural & organic, specialty and fresh brands and products get onto retail shelves and online. And partner with grocery stores, supermarkets, natural retailers, online eCommerce dropshippers to access a curated assortment of innovative products via a one-truck delivery.
