Fleet Supervisor

Summary: The Fleet Trainer is responsible for training the individuals who drive company vehicles in a safe, timely and efficient manner while ensuring we are in compliance with both company standards and external standards (FMCSR, etc.). This individual is a person of integrity & respect that trains through honest dialogue and constructive feedback. The individual should also be a proactive thinker, embracing a mindset of thorough planning & continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in developing, implementing and continuous improvement of our Fleet Safety training programs, including both on the job and virtual trainings through company LMS.
• Manages the onboarding of drivers, including training and evaluating them on company driving standards and expectations in their initial weeks of employment.
• Performs annual driver observations and re-training as necessary.
• Observations may include riding with each driver at their warehouse locations or virtual ride-a-longs to observe driving performance and safety performance and develops action plan for improvement alongside their manager when necessary.
• Participates in company accident committee and integrates findings in to training program.

· Interprets and complies with transportation regulations (FMCSR, safety regulations, Fleet Safety Program). and company policies and procedures for workers.

· Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.

· Reports safety, food safety, and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED;

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from four-year College or university – preferred but not required;

· Three years’ experience in transportation, warehousing or related field

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

· CDL Class A License preferred.

· Smith System Certified Trainer certification preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to travel up to 50% of travel.

· Ability to pass a DOT physical.