What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Bradley Professional, A Division of the Bradley Group?
Bradley Professional is currently seeking an experienced Dispatch Supervisor for a large national company located in Rialto, CA.
The Dispatch Supervisor will be responsible for performing all functions necessary within the hsipping department to schedule transportation of all outbound and inbound freight, including raw materials, and finished goods. Will work close with the team to produce delivery schedules based on customer needs in contingent with the products produced by our manufacturing facilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Hires and Trains
Supervises clerks with the shipping department
Fabricate and oversee the daily schedules, workflow and assignments within the shipping department
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Handels discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Maintain DOT compliance of shipping department.
Essential Functions
Maintains knowledge of best practices including the most efficient and cost-effective shipping methods
Identify 3rd party haulers for most efficient shipping routes
Maintains knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazardous shipments, employee safety and freight classifications
Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses reults to develop and implement plans, policies and budgets.
Orders aggregate. Sand, cement, rock
Provide customer service support as necessary; respond to cutomer inquiries and problems in a timely manner
Work closely with customers, sales representations and operations to coordinate scheduling
Embrace strong work ethics personally and throughout copany and client teams
Create dispatch ticket for all outbound loads
Plan shipping forecast and maintain the dispatch board / schedule
Maintain shipping log
Ensure truacking needs are met by scheduling transportation and communicating with various internal and external stakeolds
Confirm scheduled transportation resources, make changes as necessary
Pick and laout load lists ensuring products are shipped effciently and fully
Print and track bills or lading, reviewing for accuracy
Maintain detailed records of shipping progress, history and forecasting
Produce shipping notifications and weekly shipping schedule to plant personnel
Cultivate strong relationships with customers and drivers
Monitor route changes and road conditions and collaborate with logistics company to establish or revise delivery routes
Always maintain neat and orderly work areas
Embrace strong work ethics personally and throughout company
Deals effectively with frequent delays, unexpected events and changes in / or approaches / methods to best fit the situation
Uses time efficiently, sets goals and objectives; develops relaistic action plans
Looks for way to improve and promote safety and quality; monitors own work to ensure quality, accurace and thoroughness; conserves organizational resources
Safety and communications
Report to management on any damages / discrepancies with inventory; Audits
Required Education and Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advances customer service skills
Bilingual a plus
Strong supervisor and leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong logistical, analytical and problem solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite or related software
Geograpical knowledge of service area or map reading skills
Knowledge of industry if recommended but not required
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Related field, and / ore three years of proven work experinece as a Transportation Supervisor Experience and / or training in customer service, dispatching or project management or equivalent compbination of education and experience
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