Traffic Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Traffic Supervisor to lead safe and efficient steel transportation and logistics operations. This role oversees drivers, shipping personnel, fleet maintenance, and DOT compliance while managing scheduling and routing. The position partners with leadership to drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and accurate recordkeeping through data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, dispatch, and route drivers for steel deliveries in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
• Cooky navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
• Coordinate with sales teams and customers to meet delivery needs and timelines.
• Maintain DOT compliance, including driver and equipment records.
• Track fuel usage, tire inventory, and overall fleet efficiency.
• Ensure proper utilization and compliance of third-party carriers.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, including overtime reduction and operational improvements.
• Support projects (e.g., pallet recycling) and maintain regular communication with drivers.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year degree related to Logistics and Distribution and/or 3 years of prior fleet dispatch/management experience.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures with multiple distribution centers.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required so that we meet customer expectations.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Skills

• Experience with Road-net, E-logs, Fleetmatics, and Geotab software a plus.
• Experience in flatbed operations a plus.
• Experience with INVEX, StelPlan (or other ERP/WMS platforms) and Roadnet a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance items.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and all colleagues.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise level.