Driver / Transportation Supervisor

About the role

We are immediately hiring a Driver / Transportation Supervisor internally titled, Customer Logistics Supervisor in Olathe, KS area for our Supply Chain Solutions division. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING DOT REGULATED TRANSPORTATION OR ROUTE MANAGEMENT.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations
• Plan and review, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of the workers to ensure optimal shift/team logistics
• Accountable for site Key Performance Indication (KPI)
• Working in collaboration with customer in all aspect of operations
• Meet regularly with team members collectively, as well as on an individual basis to monitor progress towards meeting objectives, track performance, coach and counsel as well as recognizing team and individual successes
• Cultivate team spirit with a Diversity and Inclusion initiative and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes
• Carry out performance evaluations of the team members and recommend performance awards and/or merit increases when appropriate
• Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary process
• Responsible for implementation of health & safety and security initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company rules and policies
• Provide appropriate orientation for employees and Lead Hands and give them the information, technology and any material necessary to perform their jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and abilities

• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Strong planning skills
• Results oriented
• Effective leadership skills
• Motivating skills
• Effective interpersonal skills in diverse team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• 0 to 1 year in direct supervisory/leadership experience
• 1 year or more in experience in transportation, warehouse or distribution environment (preferred)

Pay

Annual Salary Pay: $70,000.00, paid twice per month.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with flexibility to work additional hours or days if needed to support business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity