Area Transportation Supervisor

Waterbury, CT, United States

M&M Thrift Management: Red White and Blue Thrift

Founded in 1968, M&M Thrift Management Company, which operates 28 stores in ten states across the U.S., is a dominant leader in the fast-growing retail thrift industry. After being founder-family owned since its beginnings, the company was purchased in 2021 by its long-time management members and premier private equity firm Endeavour Capital. Now, as M&M begins an exciting, multi-year growth and modernization phase, we are looking for a degreed, experienced team members to join our corporate team.

Endeavour Capital

Endeavour Capital is a West-Coast private equity firm that has been investing in founder-owned businesses in the Western U.S. for 30 years. Endeavour is growth oriented with a longer-term orientation and conservative approach to leverage. Endeavour is currently investing its eighth Fund ($850 million) with a successful track record of investments in the specialty retail and broader consumer sector. Endeavour believes in partnership and stewardship, helping companies and their owners realize their potential, while preserving legacy and culture.

Job Summary

The Area Transportation Supervisor at RWB Thrift oversees supply chain, driver, and fleet management to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing truck routes, logistics relationships, budgets, and supporting market expansion. They recruit, train, and evaluate drivers, ensure HR and DOT compliance, and manage fleet maintenance and cost-effective programs.

Duties

Supply Chain Management :

M anage protocols for creating truck routes to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure that goods are loaded and delivered on time , ensuring retail stores have a consistent supply of product .

Manage the budget for assigned locations , including vehicle maintenance and repair costs, fuel expenses, and employee salaries and benefits.

Support the company's strategic goals of expanding the Detroit market .

Oversee driver and fleet technology to optimize usage and ensure the company is achieving maximum value from all tools, resulting in improved efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.

Driver Management:

Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of drivers, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to operate safely and efficiently.

Provide constructive feedback on performance to all personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Fulfill Human Resources responsibilities and drive initiatives within the facility, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Conduct investigations into driver performance, property damage incidents, and other employee matters, ensuring appropriate resolutions .

Complete and deliver comprehensive employee reviews, providing meaningful feedback and setting development goals.

M anage performance metrics and tools to evaluate driver efficiency, safet y, and service.

Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for the company fleet .

Train and manage Head Drivers to work with drivers and fleet vehicles in accordance with company guidelines and policies.

Fleet Management:

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for the management of the company fleet, including vehicle maintenance and repair, driver safety training, and fuel management.

Collaborate with local maintenance shops to ensure that all vehicles receive timely and accurate service.

Implement cost-effective programs for fueling, tolls, and permitting for the company fleet .

Ensure compliance of safety programs and training sessions for all drivers . Ultimately improving safety performance and driving down accident and insurance rates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in logistics , supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (a plus).

Have 6 + years of management experience in driver management, fleet management and logistics .

Experience in last mile or direct to consumer trucking operation.

Demonstrate strong exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.

Exhibit excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Display excellent communication, management, coaching, and organization skills.

Be self-directed, with the ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change.

Be comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels.

Possess project management skills.

Exhibit a willingness to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities.

Demonstrate accountability and ownership, initiative, and leadership skills.

Show proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly and effectively.

Physical Requirements

Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job

functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including

meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.

Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert

up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.

Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.

Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and

arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.

Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise

working with hand or hands.

Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow,

slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.

Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

Footwear: Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.

Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions.

Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role.

Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role.

Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role.

Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role.

Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well-rounded and collaborative team environment.

Language Requirements

Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace.

However, the nature of the position entails interactions with customers, donors, and colleagues

who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken

English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, as well as the ability to

communicate verbally and in writing in English, is necessary.

Scheduling Requirements

Area Transportation Managers are scheduled for a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Other Requirements

Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. They behave consistently and predictably; are reliable and dependable in fulfilling their professional obligations.

Integrity: Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions.

Humility: Effective performers recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Adaptability: Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of uncertainty.

Attention To Detail: Effective performers observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Inclusion: Effective performers create and participate in an inclusive environment. They value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals.

Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger team and their role within it. They prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements.

Informal Communication: Effective performers clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations. They understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, and are able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately.

Resilience: Effective performers are able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change. They sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

Professionalism: Effective performers conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards. This requires a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.

M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities.

In accordance with state laws, any salary range provided is our reasonable estimate of the base compensation for the role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

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