Transportation Manager

Come grow with us!

Pacific Coast Fresh Company  is a local, family owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and food service customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.

Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful."

We are currently seeking an experienced Transportation Manager  for our Seattle (Kent), Washington  office. The Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day dispatch operations for the Transportation department as well as providing input on changes for the department to assist with managing the day-to-day operations. In addition, the Transportation Manager will maintain Pacific Coast Fresh Company’s focus on customer service while reinforcing a culture focused on safety within the department and organization.

What you'll do...

• Assist the Transportation team in the day-to-day operations of the department, including but not limited to driver management, asset management, and route management.
• Assist scheduling employees to accommodate transportation department needs, including maintaining list of on-call drivers.
• Make recommendations for changes in staffing as necessary to meet the demands of the workload.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting new employees.
• Provide leadership and promote company values of Service, Quality. Integrity, Purposeful Growth, Sustainability, and Family..
• Work with all members of the transportation department to reinforce safety culture.
• Develop and maintain reporting essential to the transportation department including but not limited to miles per gallon, on time delivery, productivity, safety, and profitability.
• Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled department and driver meetings.

What we look for...

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5+ years of transportation experience, or equivalent combination work experience and education.
• Class A CDL Preferred
• Ability to lead a diverse group of associates through building relationships and trust
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate within all levels of Pacific Coast Fresh Co.
• Ability to look at what’s best for the company when making decisions
• Must be self-motivated while being able to work well within the team environment
• Capability to analyze data and reporting in order to recognize trends and ability to report that to improve department KPIs
• Advanced computer skills, with the ability to learn key programs essential to the transportation department
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel and Access
• Proven Business Acumen
• Problem Solving - Demonstrated skill identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully; developing alternative solutions; working effectively in group problem solving situation
• Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision making process and asks for help when needed
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a professional manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Ethics - Inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; maintains confidentiality; upholds organizational values

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way
• Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, and bonus program
• Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work