Cross Dock Manager- Hauppauge, NY

There’s a Place for You at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC.

A career at Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Cooper Electric Supply, LLC we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

What you will do:

• Manage drivers, warehouse, and administrative staff assigned to the transportation department.
• Track and maintain on time in full deliveries to cross docks.
• Develop cross functional relationships to improve customer service and cost.
• Track and maintain OOS reporting on fleet.
• Develop lean process improvements.
• Reduce department variable cost.
• Maintain weekly driver hours to allow for open driver communication.
• Develop and lead driver training as well as yearly recertifications.
• Develop relevant measures for safety, cost and service
• Track all EE safety performance and conduct root cause analysis with solutions on any incident resulting in damage or injury.
• Track and Maintain Fleet Utilization
• Develop and implement measurable training procedures for all positions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for transportation.
• Participate in Monthly Ride-Along with drivers.
• Track and manage all KPI’s related to transportation including cost
• Create routing manifests and review the route to ensure that all customer delivery commitments can be met.
• Strong Communication with drivers, warehouse and sales
• Monitor all scheduled daily deliveries and ensure customer time commitments are met. 
• Review details surrounding lost shipments, missed deliveries, and missed time commitments, and determine whether process changes are necessary.
• Ensure that all drivers are utilizing various fleet management software systems and following the appropriate procedures.
• Regularly monitor and review route configurations to ensure optimization.
• Level-set routes to help reduce those under 8 hours.
• Ensure that driver safety requirements are clearly communicated and adopted by all drivers.
• Remain current with all DOT Regulations and ensure drivers are compliant.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and developing direct reports.
• Help coordinate maintenance and preventative maintenance on all fleet vehicles.
• Ensure that all staff have the tools necessary to complete their jobs.
• Responsible for conducting annual certification of all drivers.
• Work with Shop Steward on Union contract issues.
• Schedule periodic meetings with drivers.
• Other projects/duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation and VP of Operations.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis on business management and/or supply chain or equivalent knowledge through job-related experience and training.
• 3 to 5 years prior experience managing in a union environment.
• Understanding of contractual bargaining agreements is required.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Strong knowledge of Fleet Maintenance.
• Understanding and experience with GPS tracking.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The ability to lift, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier weights with proper equipment. 

Salary Range: $60-85K

Location: Hauppauge, NY

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 3am-12pm 

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more at https://www.cooper-electric.com/

Cooper Electric Supply, LLC is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.
 
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