Location: Bear, DE
Department: Dot Transportation - Garage
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Salary Grade: $77,577 - $116,365 annually, plus bonus opportunity
Lead and supervise all garage staff and all day-to-day activities associated with the maintenance, repair, and fueling of all trailer/reefer equipment in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Oversee completion of work while implementing and prioritizing workload of garage staff.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Ensure all preventive maintenance policies and procedures on all tractors, trailers and reefer equipment is performed properly and in a cost-efficient manner.
- Driver and warehouse communication on all issues related to garage responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards
- Maintain awareness and compliance with all current local, state, and federal regulations such as all regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste
- Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.
YOU MUST HAVE
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years supervisory or management experience
- Demonstrated ability to safely and productively operate shop equipment
- Sufficient vision and hearing necessary to operate powered equipment safely
- Ability to lift over 25 pounds as needed
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- College or technical degree
- Effective communication skills
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel– Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
- Schedule – Ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift and on-call) based upon facility needs.
- Work Environment – Indoor and/or outdoor garage work in all weather conditions.
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.
WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU
As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
- Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
- Significant advancement opportunities
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.
