Operations Supervisor- 11 AM Start

Overview

US Cargo, a subsidiary of Pitt Ohio, with terminals throughout Ohio & Pennsylvania is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our Brook Park, OH Terminal. This is full-time position with competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  US Cargo is a specialized and highly successful leader in the courier and small package transportation industry. US Cargo prides itself on developing transportation services and solutions to meet our customer’s needs.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 11 AM Start

Responsibilities

• Fluent command of the English language is required to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Minimum high school education, college preferred
• One year trucking experience or similar background.  Previous supervisory experience is a plus
• Must be competent and proficient in Microsoft Office Software products
• Must possess knowledge of hazardous materials and D.O.T. regulations
• The ability to make sound decisions (good problem solving skills) and use of good judgment is essential
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment
• May require outside work in extreme weather conditions
• Requires significant standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.  May be required required to lift or exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.  Sedentary work may also be required for short period of time.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Typical exposure to both interior and exterior environment including exposure to inclement weather conditions and exhaust fumes from vehicles.
• Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information.  Frequently exposed to loud noises including dock and office machinery, telephones, and conversations of others.

Qualifications

• Develop effective plans for each operation, plan delivery routes, and communicate the plans to the employees  
• Supervise dockworkers and drivers on unloading of strip trailers and loading of city delivery routes
• Review hot notes, commitments, appointment freight, and equipment requirements
• Maintain communication with linehaul on any load or driver issues during shift
• Responsible for implementation of the 90 day on-boarding process with new drivers and dockworkers
• Monitor and maintain proper scheduling of dockworkers and city drivers
• Check all shuttle paperwork for hazardous material compliance
• Maintain a positive work environment; effectively handle employee concerns, ideas and suggestions for improvement  
• Ensure all safety related issues including federal, state, local and company regulations and policies are in compliance
• Ability to process inbound paperwork from beginning to end including:  printing manifests, completing hazmat closeouts, preparing driver paperwork and manifesting.
• Ensure paperwork is completed in accordance with company processes and policies
• Ability to answer phones and handle all types of customer service requests
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned