Job Description

• Manage the overall distribution activities which include shipping operations and PNW transportation department.
• Develop and motivate management to meet the current and future needs of the Company.
• Ensure department compliance with Company policies, laws and regulations which include USDA, SSOP and HACCP programs and all WISHA required safety programs, ODOT and WDOT.
• Provide overall direction and guidelines to the Loading Dock, Transportation, and Billing Departments.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Distribution , including a six exempt TEAM Member, seven clerical employees, sixteen professional drivers, and twenty-six shipping union TEAM Members.
• Ensure proper maintenance of Company assets, make recommendations for acquiring necessary items to support business objectives.
• Insure program development that is consistent with Company goals and objectives.
• Provide timely and efficient transportation services for PNW retail, commodity and operations business groups.
• Coordinate and ensure the interstate shipping of retail products across Oregon and Washington.
• Manage the activities that provide for the day-to-day baseline operation and support of 23 tractors and 53 refer trailers.
• Development and implementation of new systems and procedures.
•  Ensuring the safety and quality of product being delivered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in warehouse and/or scheduling in the food industry.
• Extensive knowledge of data processing systems and terminology as they relate to warehousing and distribution.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Budget preparation and staffing analysis experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county regulations.
• BS/BA in business administration or similar field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with HACCP/SSOP programs is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Open and available to all production hours.
• Able to handle multiple priorities with competing deadlines.
• Possess proactive problem solving skills.
• Proficient use of PC including Excel, Power point and Word.
• Familiar with SAP, BOSS, EWM & MII.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.