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Serta Simmons Bedding Transportation Manager in Riviera Beach, Florida
Transportation Manager
Req ID: 5027
Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver
Location:
Riviera Beach, FL, US, 33404
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Ensures appropriate and cost-effective, efficient plans for shipments of incoming and outgoing products/supplies, ensuring timely, efficiently, high-quality delivery
Ensures the effective use of all delivery assets and ensures that appropriate maintenance is executed
Ensures the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the proper control of labor utilization through preventing excessive labor hours, overtime and downtime
Ensures effective function of shipping/receiving equipment through scheduled, preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
Establishes and monitors procedures designed to assure the health, safety and security of assigned personnel, suppliers and other visitors who come to the facility
Reports, investigates out of standard safety compliance conditions and sets corrective action measures in place
Coordinates and proactively communicates with internal and external logistics contacts, cross-company functional contacts as well as suppliers/vendors as needed to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods and services
What You'll Do Cont'd:
Manages loading dock group to ensure the accurate loading of goods according to approved loading practices to prevent freight damage during transit and ensuring safe truck operation
Ensures the loading and unloading of freight coordinates with other plant personnel to ensure product, equipment, documentation paperwork flows efficiently
Determines delivery routes and dispatches drivers accordingly, optimizing efficiencies in time and cost. Tracks delivery routes utilizing a GPS tracking system
Monitors and analyzes dispatch activities and scheduling metrics to ensure maximum effectiveness
Driver management and adherence with DOT compliance and requirements: Driver logs, accident reporting and investigation drug testing requirement and transportation equipment/vehicle maintenance
Maximizes driver utilization to ensure a balanced KRA (key results area) approach
Solicits bids, analyzes quotes and negotiates terms and ultimately selects contract carriers who can provide the best cost effective rates without sacrificing safety, quality and delivery.
How You'll Do It:
Openly communicates regularly with carriers to proactively avoid issues and provide updated information
Completes required reporting as to functional performance including logistical data, trends, etc. and provider performance
Complies with Federal, State and local regulations, material handling and shipping regulations
Enforces compliance to regulations and escalates any out of standard conditions to appropriate personnel Intermediate computer proficiency, intermediate experience in Microsoft Office, routing software and the Internet.
What You'll Bring:
Minimum of 2 years management experience in plant environment including experience in areas of shipping/deliver/routing, customer service, processes and people.
BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent formal, technical vocational training.
Relevant Lean manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
Familiarity with Federal, State and local health and safety regulations.
Experience working with data driven measurements and metrics for functional areas.
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
Health, Dental, and Vision (starts on day one)
Annual employee contribution to HSA
401K with company match
Paid Time Off / Vacation
12 company holidays
Sick days
Company paid short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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