Onsite Transportation Supervisor

About the role

The Transportation Supervisor oversees the Transportation department, ensuring ELD performance, DOT compliance, and driver support.

Responsibilities

• ELD Performance Oversight: Oversee, evaluate, and ensure ELD performance while working with the ELD Coordinator to resolve any issues.
• DOT Compliance: Communicate, review, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations; maintain updated logs for driver review.
• Driver Support: Resolve driver issues and needs, both on and off the road.
• Routing Adjustments: Review backhaul assignments and make necessary adjustments to routing or delivery plans.
• Time Off Coordination: Coordinate time off requests with appropriate management personnel.
• Documentation Accuracy: Ensure driver documentation is completed accurately on a daily basis.
• Efficient Routing: Collaborate with Logistics to establish and optimize efficient routing.
• Daily Issue Management: Review the communication log and address any open issues daily.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze driver performance and provide recommendations to appropriate personnel.
• Supervisory Support: Assist the Transportation Manager in carrying out supervisory responsibilities, including directing Dispatchers and resolving departmental personnel issues.
• Project Management: Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to stay organized and work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Computer Proficiency: Good computer skills, including MS Office Suite, scheduling software, and routing software.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety and Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of driver safety and DOT compliance requirements.
• Employee Development: Ability to motivate and develop employees.

Education and Experience

• Educational Background: Associate's degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in transportation or a related role, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Pay Range

$62,353.20 - $92,900.00

Benefits

• Safe, stable, reliable work environments
• Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year