Transportation Supervisor

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What You’ll Do:

• Lead a safety-first culture by implementing safety policies, training programs, and DOT regulations to eliminate work-related injuries.
• Partner with Corp Logistics and Plant Transportation Manager to promptly report and investigate fleet driver accidents and injuries.
• Collaborate with Corp Logistics and Plant Transportation Manager to achieve delivery, cost, and quality service objectives.
• Manage daily fleet dispatch and ensure efficient coordination of deliveries and pick-ups of returned merchandise.
• Resolve driver and customer issues while ensuring effective communication regarding delivery delays.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance fleet operations.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, responding proactively to their concerns.
• Stay current with industry trends by attending relevant training in delivery, DOT, and health/safety regulations.

How You’ll Do It:

• Optimize the cost-effectiveness of the delivery function by managing labor utilization, preventing excess hours, downtime, and overtime, and ensuring efficient use of transportation equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations, including monitoring driver logs, critical events, performance, accident reporting, and vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee the proper use of Omnitracs ELD system and fleet EPOD devices for accurate delivery information and DOT compliance.
• Prepare daily management and weekly mileage reports for state fuel tax reporting and other necessary reports.
• Monitor drivers’ mileage and wage systems to ensure accurate compensation.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, occasionally lifting products up to 100 lbs.

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma with 5 years of transportation experience, including at least 5 years in fleet management with direct driver supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in transportation or supply chain management preferred; Lean training/certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DOT and OSHA regulations, as well as federal, state, and local health and safety standards.
• Proficient in using data-driven metrics and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

· Health, Dental, and Vision

· 401K with company match

· Paid Time Off / Vacation

· 12 company holidays

· Sick days

· Company paid short- and long-term disability

· Paid parental leave

· Annual employee contribution to HSA

· Perks spots

· Discount programs

· Friends and family discounts

· Referral Bonus

· Tuition Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Transportation planning: 3 years (Required)
• Time management: 5 years (Required)
• Dispatching: 3 years (Required)
• Organizational skills: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $86,000