Freshpet
Who We Are
At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! The responsibilities of the Transportation Supervisor will include: The Transportation Supervisor has the primary responsibility of managing transportation to and from the Freshpet manufacturing campus. This includes direct leadership of the Freshpet drivers, fleet management, local carrier interface and other transportation related responsibilities. Direct leader of Freshpet truck drivers, including DOT compliance, driver scheduling, and daily work assignments. Primary responsibility for Freshpet fleet management. Ensures tractors and trailers meet DOT requirements, as well as management of the maintenance and service program, including a comprehensive vehicle PM program. Responsible for vehicle licensing of all Freshpet vehicles in the campus location. Additional transportation management responsibilities include daily requests for inbound appointments at 3PL warehouse, coordination and scheduling of local carriers from Freshpet to 3PL warehouse, and scheduling of inbound shipments from local suppliers. Other Transportation related job duties as assigned. Work Experience Requirements
5+ years of Transportation Management and/or Fleet Management experience (required) Prior experience of managing truck drivers Deep understanding of DOT laws and regulations Experience managing 3PL or 4PL providers Competency in Microsoft office applications Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills Able to influence others & manage conflict Ability to direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations Extremely high standards of excellence Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or applicable field preferred; HS Diploma with equivalent management experience required. What We Offer
The range for this position is: $65,000-$80,000 At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Disclaimers
The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions. Freshpet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! The responsibilities of the Transportation Supervisor will include: The Transportation Supervisor has the primary responsibility of managing transportation to and from the Freshpet manufacturing campus. This includes direct leadership of the Freshpet drivers, fleet management, local carrier interface and other transportation related responsibilities. Direct leader of Freshpet truck drivers, including DOT compliance, driver scheduling, and daily work assignments. Primary responsibility for Freshpet fleet management. Ensures tractors and trailers meet DOT requirements, as well as management of the maintenance and service program, including a comprehensive vehicle PM program. Responsible for vehicle licensing of all Freshpet vehicles in the campus location. Additional transportation management responsibilities include daily requests for inbound appointments at 3PL warehouse, coordination and scheduling of local carriers from Freshpet to 3PL warehouse, and scheduling of inbound shipments from local suppliers. Other Transportation related job duties as assigned. Work Experience Requirements
5+ years of Transportation Management and/or Fleet Management experience (required) Prior experience of managing truck drivers Deep understanding of DOT laws and regulations Experience managing 3PL or 4PL providers Competency in Microsoft office applications Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills Able to influence others & manage conflict Ability to direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations Extremely high standards of excellence Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or applicable field preferred; HS Diploma with equivalent management experience required. What We Offer
The range for this position is: $65,000-$80,000 At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Disclaimers
The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions. Freshpet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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