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Transportation / Driver Supervisor

Ryder System, Inc. · Racine, WI · 4 days ago
Management$66k/yrFull-time

We are immediately hiring a Driver Supervisor in the Kenosha, WI area for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Must have experience managing DOT-regulated drivers.

About the role

Join a fast-paced operation as a Driver Supervisor responsible for coordinating daily delivery activities, supporting drivers in real time, and ensuring consistent, on-time service. This role requires a hands-on leader who can navigate evolving processes, solve problems quickly, and maintain high-performance standards in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates bring strong electronic dispatch & routing experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead teams while adapting to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform active role in dispatching and tracking of port and store delivery and LTL drivers.
  • Work directly with warehouse operations managers to facilitate an efficient and profitable flow of product.
  • Overall responsibility for the efficient operation of the dispatch, customer service, brokerage, and maintenance divisions of the transportation department.
  • Efficient, timely, and effective utilization and maintenance of assigned equipment.
  • Maintain expected service outlined in customer service level agreements.
  • Minimize driver turnover.
  • Maximize revenue per truck, minimize deadhead, and minimize turndowns.
  • Minimize excess transportation and maintenance costs.
  • Maintain proficiency in trends and technology applicable to respective transportation activities.
  • Ensure maximum communication and coordination between dispatch, drivers, brokers, customer service, maintenance functions, and other company departments.
  • Ensure that the needs of the customers are known, respond to them, and report problems to the Transportation Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
  • Follow and monitor port activity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years or more of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of trucking processes, technology, transportation, and supply chain management.
  • Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.
  • Ability to assess problems, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
  • Self-starter: ability to work independently.
  • Functional experience in warehousing, transportation, and supply chain management.
  • Flexible work schedule; some evening and weekend coverage required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) at an advanced level.

Pay

Annual salary: $66,000.00 based on experience. Pay type: exempt/salary, paid twice per month.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility to work additional hours and days to support operational needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
  • 401(k) savings plan with a company match.
  • Discounted employee stock purchase options.
  • Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more.
  • All major holidays paid and paid time off within your first year.
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.

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