Distribution Manager-Waterloo, IA area

Job description

This position directs the department employees and distribution supervisors in a cost-efficient manner while adhering to all company, Federal Department of Transportation and union guidelines to ensure the safe and timely distribution of dairy products to our customers. Directing all of the distribution department’s daily functions and aspects ensuring communication with all departments of Anderson Erickson Dairy, taking into consideration all pertinent policies and regulations, while managing to achieve maximum efficiency of the department. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Manage drivers within assigned territory: Working knowledge of all routes in assigned area - Schedule vacations & time off requests - Manage Relief Driver assignments - Driver appearance - Clean uniforms - Proper uniforms - Responsible for DSD customer product inventory management - Ensure drivers are delivering correct products and proper inventories - Assist Sales Representative with hiring processes (driver replacement) - Manage Route Efficiencies - Maintain up to date and current route schedules - Cut costs when feasible - Cut service when it can work for all parties - Monitor Fleet maintenance - Ov...