Sr. Transportation Coordinator
Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Young America
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Business Unit Description: Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in
the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg
products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer
exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you
can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact.
Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in
Food. Location Description: Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord,
Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in
south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and
35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County
Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces
liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled,
patties and omelets. Responsibilities: Benefits:401(k)
matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance
programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings
accountLife insurancePaid time off (Available Day 1)Referral
programTuition reimbursementVision insurance POSITION SUMMARY: The
Transportation Site Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all
outbound carrier service and activities needed to support to the
Gaylord, MN distribution center's nationwide distribution network.
The position is responsible for MFI carrier programs, load-planning
operations, service requirements, regulatory matters involving
legal drive time for commercial drivers and distribution center
operations. The coordinator also manages Midwest shuttle
operations-especially the Chaska potato shuttles. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In conjunction with Transportation
Operations Manager and Distribution Center Manager, develops
standard operating procedures for transportation functions at the
DC that directly affect transportation and warehouse cost and
service.Provides review and control of drop trailer programs and
dock scheduling for outbound shipments at Gaylord. Anticipates and
investigates various ways of improving methods and reducing
costs.Must analyze the impact on each functional area of any
transportation coordination decisions at the DC, while striving to
minimize cost and improve service.Measure on -time loading and
departure performance at the DC and report results, while working
with carrier, transportation management and warehouse management to
improve performance where necessary.Determines how many trucks can
be loaded and unloaded each day at the DC and schedules
appointments accordingly.Communicates equipment needs to carriers
in advance to allow for carriers to adequately respond.Communicates
truck loading and unloading needs in advance to warehouse
management so the equipment and staff planning can be
accomplished.Develops standardized practices and procedures to
maintain a coordinated information flow relative to transportation
activity at the DC.Reviews, updates and monitors compliance of
carrier drop trailer program to improve service and utilization of
equipment and dock doors.Develops and maintain rapport with carrier
management and operations.Assists transportation planners with drop
change sequencing, releasing loads to warehouse and tendering
freight to carriers.Provides follow up communication with carriers,
transportation management and customer service regarding late or
potentially late deliveries.Works with carrier, warehouse and
transportation planners to optimize trailer utilization without
cover-cubing trailers, and to reduce shipment overages, shortages
and damages.Responsible for planning shuttles and coordinating
outbound carrier activities needed to support the Chaska, MN potato
facility.Understands the impact coordination decisions have on
every functional area. Monitor performance, address concerns and
strive to improve service and reduce cost.Responsible for planning
shuttles and coordinating outbound carrier activities for all
frozen production made at Gaylord, MN.Understands the impact
coordination decisions have on every functional area. Monitor
performance, address concerns and strive to improve service and
reduce cost.Supervises all carrier and transportation activity at
the Gaylord distribution center, Cloverleaf-Lakeville outside
storage facility and Chaska-MN production plant.Other Duties as
assigned Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 3-5 years of experience in a distribution center / plant
environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid PC skillsPREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Experience with SAP and Transportation management systems
(TMS).
- Skilled and experienced in process improvement and development
of standard operating procedures.
- Organized team player with excellent people skills
Keywords: Michael Foods Inc., Blaine , Sr. Transportation Coordinator, Professions , Young America, Minnesota
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