Traffic Supervisor

About the Company

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

• Stability – All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.
• Flexibility – Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.
• Chemistry – We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and South America to sell over 1 million tons per year. We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges, and large buildings, but one thing will always remain the same: we treat our customers and employees like family.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Supervisor to become a key member of our Corporate Branch. The Traffic Supervisor schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/product and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
• Responsible for performance management of drivers through performance feedback and disciplinary actions.
• Monitors daily driver inspection of all units and promptly addresses critical safety and maintenance issues to ensure drivers are not dispatching with DOT violations or safety issues.
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.
• Monitors driver compliance with DOT and company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).
• Ensures drivers complete routes daily.
• Assigns and directs drivers each day; maintains fleet equipment and works with fleet coordinator.
• Negotiates rates with outside carriers/brokers, builds new carrier contacts with contract carriers, and ensures their equipment meets DOT safety standards; sets up and coordinates all hot shots.
• Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ Keller-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance and contacts individual drivers when issues need to be addressed.
• Must know the United States shipping lanes and legal requirements for flatbed trucks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.
• Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.
• Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.
• Knowledge of StelPlan a plus.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Long-term disability and group life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and development opportunities