What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Operations and Shunt Supervisor position at Carter Logistics LLC?
Yard Operations and Shunt Supervisor
Department: Document Control Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Operations Manager II
As a team member in the cross-dock operations, you will be a part of Carter Express’ competitive and lively work environment. Yard Operations Supervisors are the center of supply chain cross docking in the Carter Network and play a vital role in the manufacturing of popular brands of vehicles seen on the road today. This position requires the ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Attention to safety and the ability to coach, lead and train others in a positive and professional manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and direct work assignments to hourly shunt personnel at the cross-dock.
- Training and coaching of new and current team members.
- Monitoring and coaching safe and effective work practices.
- Scheduling and planning operational coverage including weekend requirements.
- Ensuring coverage for vacation time or call offs.
- When necessary be able and willing to backfill an open position regardless of shift.
- Communicate well with internal and external drivers and companies.
- Process paperwork, emails, and communicate between dock personnel and other facilities.
- Oversee quarterly employee reviews for each employee.
- Work and collaborate with dispatch and the cross-dock operations team.
- Communicate to the Operations Manager and other stakeholders, any gaps identified in the inbound and outbound equipment flow or shift coverage.
- Coordinate hiring needs with your supervisor and recruiting team.
- Perform safety audits and coaching and corrective action when applicable.
- Be able to coach driving technique along with process improvements.
- Training follow-up.
- Oversee shunt and shuttle drivers for each shift including accounting for them reporting to work and ensuring they have the information needed to move equipment.
- Manage driver’s hours, overtime, and time off requests.
- Establish a positive working relationship with drivers and office staff to reflect our cultural vision.
- Work with maintenance team to keep all units in good working condition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of standard warehouse and DOT policy preferred. CDL or previous shunting experience is required. Two (2) years preferred experience in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain or warehousing.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage a team of drivers in the yard.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, HRIS systems, MS Office programs, YMS, and applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer. Proficiency in email communication and reporting required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be detailed oriented. Must be able to work as a team and collaborate. Must be able to effectively communicate and listen to team members. The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently close to moving material handling and over the road equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
At Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
