Transportation Supervisor
Dream Books Co. · Garfield Heights, Ohio, United States · 1 mo ago
Management$23.23/hrFull-time
About the role
Dream Books Co. is seeking a strategic leader to own our logistics operations and serve as a critical face of our company to the public and our partners. The logistics team processes a high volume of community and vendor pick-ups, as well as BookBins on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will decide how we map, route, and execute these logistics efficiently while providing exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Own the strategic routing, dispatch, and execution of our fleet operations.
- Act as a primary liaison for incoming vendor calls and public inquiries related to material pickup.
- Take ownership of vendor pickups, using these touchpoints to actively deepen and maintain strong, long-term partnerships.
- Evaluate, audit, and elevate our current communication standards and customer experience strategy across the logistics team.
- Lead, manage, and hold accountable the transportation team, including conducting performance reviews, tracking driver KPIs, and facilitating driver development meetings.
- Plan highly efficient truck routes and utilize sensor data to analyze bin fill levels, balancing speed with high-quality service.
- Oversee fleet management and safety, including truck maintenance schedules (PMs), vehicle registrations, lease communications, and driver safety drills.
- Manage facility and equipment health, including the organization of tool sheds, pallet jack maintenance, dock cleanliness, and general warehouse machinery upkeep.
Requirements
- 1+ year of managerial or team leadership experience (on-the-job training will be provided).
- Previous driving experience, including 1+ year of experience driving a 16’ box truck or similar-sized vehicle.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and final candidates must pass a background check.
- Ability to operate technology such as GPS, back-up cameras, routing software, and intermediate computer functions.
- Strong communication skills and comfortability representing the company to the public and partners.
- Physically able to meet the requirements of the position, including lifting 20-40 lbs.
Pay
$23.23 per hour
Schedule
N/A
Benefits
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Monthly Healthcare Stipend
- Commuter Benefit (RTD EcoPass)
- Mileage Reimbursement
Please Note: To ensure a fair and organized review process, we kindly ask that all interested candidates apply exclusively through this online portal. Please refrain from reaching out via phone, email, or in-person visits regarding this position. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
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