Group Leader Transportation

PGT Industries is the nation's leading manufacturer & supplier of residential impact-resistant windows & doors, with a full line of products that meet the toughest wind-borne debris requirements in the nation-Florida's Miami-Dade County codes.We are expanding our team and are seeking a Group Leader Transportation for our Salisbury, North Carolina location. 

Description: 

This position is responsible for the assignment of deliver freight and optimizes utilization of equipment to to iinclude the management of diverse activities of the Driver and Dispatch staff.

 

 This position is responsible for the assignment of personnel to

·  Provides leadership to ensure employees demonstrate appropriate work skills, technical accuracy, efficiency and conformity to company policies.

·  Plans and directs team activities and establishes work priorities.

·  Coordinates activities with Material Management, Fleet Maintenance, Sales/Customer Service, Field Service, Shipping Support and PGT Distributors.

·  Maximizes productivity of teams through proficient use of equipment, tools and software applications.

·  Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.

·  Reviews and analyzes causes of operating or quality problems and helps to determine solutions.

·  Communicates and implements company policies and procedures. Monitors enforcement of policies on a fair and consistent basis.

·  Relays and shares information with employees and other departments in a timely manner.

·  Schedules meetings with staff and attends meetings with other departments to ensure optimum communication.

·  Regularly monitors each team member's adherence to safe work practices and company's safety policies.

·  Provides positive and negative feedback to employees verbally and in writing.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

 

·  High School Diploma or G.E.D.

·  Two Years Leadership Experience

·  Strong knowledge of PGT products and processes preferred

·  Must understand state and federal transportation laws

·  Minimum five years experience in Transportation

·  Proficient use of Word, Excel, and Outlook

·  Familiarity with Routing software

·  Class A CDL preferred

 

In return for your professional expertise, PGT Industries provides a highly competitive salary and outstanding benefits including healthcare, 401(k), bonus program, tuition reimbursement after 90 days, professional development, and health club membership, company store, employee discount program and many other advantages to being a PGT Team Member. 

 

To be considered, please forward your resume to us at mailto: RecruitingNC@pgtindustries.com

 To learn more about our fast-paced growth and products including the innovative WinGuard, Impact Resistant line, visit our website at www.pgtindustries.com

 

About PGT, Inc.

 

PGT® pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. PGT is also one of the largest window and door manufacturers in the United States. In its 25th year, the company employs approximately 1,800 at its 485,000-square-foot manufacturing, glass tempering and laminating, and delivery fleet facilities in Venice, Fla., and its 225,000-square-foot production facility in Salisbury, N.C. Sold through a network of over 1,300 independent distributors, the company's total line of custom windows and doors is now available throughout the eastern United States, the Gulf Coast and in a growing international market, which includes the Caribbean, South America and Australia. PGT's product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors; Multi-Story Series 800 Windows and Doors; and Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels.

 

PGT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.