Grocery Driver Development Manager

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JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

Grocery Driver Development Manager

Job ID #

J1583

Job Family:

Operations

Reports To Position:

Senior Leadership

FLSA

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide high level analytical support to Grocery Terminal Leaders focusing on on-going driver development initiatives that support safety and retention goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluate Driver satisfaction, retention and turnover; provide necessary tools to effectively perform position responsibilities to assist in increasing Driver retention and reducing overall turnover.

Work closely with designated department personnel to develop training for driver safety.

Gather analyze and interpret retention data for the purpose of identifying best course of action for terminal leadership to decrease turnover.

Perform regular assessments to ensure consistent improvement on metrics that impact driver safety and retention.

Develop strategies and sponsor key initiatives to foster a culture of positive driver support to improve driver retention.

Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information on problems or procedures and develop solutions or alternative methods to avert losses as well as review terminal safety reports and effect changes to reduce losses.

Review various reporting on driver safety (Drive Cam, IMDS, CER etc) and directs activities to effect positive safety outcomes; ensures coaching is effective and that the terminal meets company safety expectations.

Provides guidance to terminal employees regarding local, state, and federal safety related regulations, as well as safety policies and procedures.  Promotes good relations with internal and external customers by coaching and supporting employees on how to find the best solution to safety problems.

Counsel high risk drivers on all aspects safety related including items on risk analysis scoring. Serve as ultimate decision-maker to issue corrective action; up to and including whether to terminate driver's employment.

Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Associates degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

4+ years’ experience in operations field and/or safety in trucking industry required.

Previous experience as a truck driver preferred.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially excel.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to build consensus and influence others.

Must possess great collaborative skills and demonstrated development of strong interpersonal relationships.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.