Transportation Supervisor 1

About the role

The Transportation Supervisor directly supervises drivers/employees in the Market Haul and Live Haul Departments.

Responsibilities

• Works with scheduling on pickups and transfers.
• Maintains good communication with Dispatch and subordinates.
• Ensures all safety policies are followed.
• Aids in vehicle accident investigations.
• Understands DOT regulations; reviewing driver’s “Hours Summary” daily to prevent DOT violations.
• Reviews and approves payroll summary and timecards.
• Aids managers in scheduling work, maintaining equipment, completing daily checklists in sanitation facilities.
• Aids manager in completing monthly safety, EMS/IPS training with employees, inspections of facilities and controlled documents.
• Works with garages to ensure equipment is maintained and repaired properly and timely.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Safety and Biosecurity policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that all animals are managed in accordance with Smithfield Animal Care Policy, and employees are trained and accountable to that standard.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Customer Service, required.
• 1+ years of supervisor experience, preferred.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• CIDL class A license, preferred.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Software.
• Basic understanding of and ability to work with technology such as Microsoft applications, tablets and Samsara.
• Ability to obtain TQA Certification.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work required as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $52,500 - $77,500 annually.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including a relocation package.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.