What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Linehaul Supervisor position at FFE Transportation Inc.?
Linehaul SupervisorFrozen Food Express is looking for a Night Linehaul Supervisor for our Lancaster, TX location.SHIFT : 7 days on, 7 days off 6PM - 6AMResponsibilities :
- Dynamically evaluate and monitor tonnage levels by service center and insure adequate power is positioned to move the freight
- Insure proper hand off and execution of assigned plans or loads
- Analyze available equipment, drivers and loads
- Estimate loads and trip times
- Plan most efficient routes using all available resources maximizing truck utilization and minimizing empty and out-of-route miles
- Establish truck schedules as necessary
- Evaluate the operation to promote cost-efficient service and make recommendations for improvements
- Monitor current equipment location and status
- Advise Area Managers, Customer Service Representatives, and / or Service Center Managers of delays or issues with linehaul schedules
- Monitor all rail activity to insure timely movement
- Monitor trailer temperature while enroute, and handle any issues, or coordinate with OS&D as needed
- Interact with customers and troubleshoot problems to obtain final resolution as needed
- Respond quickly and efficiently to changes in drivers, road conditions, or load needs and assist service centers in re-powering loads and drivers when necessary
- Effectively and directly supervise linehaul drivers
- Resolve any driver's issues or concerns as appropriate
- Recommend specific disciplinary action for performance or disciplinary problems to Linehaul Manager
- Work with drivers to ensure special requests are completed
- Responsible to accomplish other duties that may be assigned on an ad hoc or permanent basis in conjunction with or in addition to these current responsibilities
- Other duties as assignedRequirements :
- HS Diploma or Equivalent
- 5 years of Driver Supervisor experience in the transportation industry
- Preferred 2 years' experience with LTL freight operations
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environment
- Ability to work any shift any or all days of the weekThe statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the list of job requirements and / or duties performed by the employees and may not contain all capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected to and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks. Employment will require a criminal background investigation and a drug / alcohol screening.Frozen Food Express is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origins, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package to meet individual and family needs. Benefits include :
- Multiple medical plans, including :
- Prescription coverage
- Online Virtual Medical Visits
- 24 Hour Nurse Support
- Wellness Initiatives to encourage healthy living
- Preventative Care Services
- Dental and Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 25k Basic Life insurance provided at no cost to employee
- Disability and additional Life insurance plans available
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation and Sick timeEmployee premium contributions are based on benefit plan election and level of coverage
