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Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift

Core-Mark International · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
Management$75k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the role

As the Transportation Supervisor, you will manage the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supervising and training drivers for the OpCo. You will lead a team of drivers, monitor DOT compliance and fleet performance, and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of transportation logistics, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise associates, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution.
  • Assist in scheduling and ensure deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner.
  • Ride with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
  • Assist the Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring DOT and OpCo regulatory compliance.
  • Operate a computer keyboard to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
  • Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices.
  • Coordinate tracking of driver-related information such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents, and other risk and safety-related data.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork, including invoices, cash receipts, collection registers, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files, and accident reporting.
  • Ensure maintenance of all trucks, tractors, and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
  • Work with the Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and ensure efficient routing of all deliveries.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • 2+ years of transportation or related experience, including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations and experience with computerized fleet management systems.
  • 1+ years of experience leading and supervising a team of 10-15 drivers.
  • Valid Interstate Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) and experience driving commercial vehicles.
  • Willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75 lbs repetitively.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.

Benefits

  • Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • 401K Employer Matching.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Paid Time Off.

Pay

$75,000–$85,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential based on KPIs. Additional compensation includes a quarterly incentive of 2.5% of annual salary.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, normal business hours (on average 50–55 hours per week). Subject to change based on business needs.

Onsite position at 17225 SE 120th Avenue, Clackamas, OR 97015. Quarterly visits to remote depots in Tacoma, Redmond, Eugene, and Grants Pass. Occasional driving to delivery routes for driver observations.

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