Transportation Manager jobs in Gilbert, AZ

Come Join the Better Ingredients, Better Pizza Team! 

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of transportation operations including driver supervision, federal, state and local lawful operating compliance, equipment maintenance and operational safety and compliance with PJ Food Service transportation standard operating procedures. This position will ensure adherence to all quality assurance programs, develops leadership skills in self and direct report team, while creating a safe working environment according to PJFS standards. This position ensures excellence in customer service through product availability, accurate loads within specified delivery/dispatch windows to Papa John's restaurants. 

What’s on the Menu: 

• Manage and develop transportation team, conduct timely performance reviews, manage performance issues and lead regularly scheduled team meetings.  

• Manage and coordinate overall transportation activities. 

• Manage fleet and equipment repair and regular maintenance through the service provider.  Ensure equipment availability or source rental equipment.  

• Execute administrative duties, including but not limited to payroll, PUC reporting and fuel usage tracking. 

• Coordinate Driver schedules, routes, drive time and down time.  

• Actively work towards improving productivity and efficiency.  

• Ensure all deliveries are made according to Standard Operating Procedures.  

• Ensure transportation operations are in compliance with all lawful and company safety requirements/policies. 

• Confirm Drivers are in accordance with Department of Transportation “DOT” regulations (Drug and Alcohol Policy, hours of service, etc) 

• Interact with and assist other departments to accomplish efficient and timely delivery. 

• Facilitate quarterly safety training for all transportation team members. 

• Investigate damages, accidents and other transportation related issues.  

• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Better Benefits: 

 
• Dough & Degrees, our fully funded online college program. Eligible team members can earn a degree fully online on their own schedule. 
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k) Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Bonus Opportunities 
• Comprehensive benefits package 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• In-Store discounts