Transportation Supervisor

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Manage databases that detail transport activities, finances, employee schedules, and personnel records
• Maintain updated records such as driver information, driver logs, and customers and sales complaints
• Provide leadership to build strong relationships with professional drivers
• Submit weekly/monthly fuel reports as needed for tractor and trailer to leasing company
• Coordinate with sales staff requirement for special deliveries
• Act as mediator between sales, drivers, and customers resolving delivery problems
• Immediately address any discrepancy reports from accounting to the designated driver
• Issue and review driver vehicle pre- and post-trip inspection reports on a daily basis for audit purposes
• Provide vehicle inspection reports to the warehouse manager, highlighting any mechanical or safety issues
• Issue and review driver’s daily log book records for those drivers who travel 150 miles or more from the Atlanta home base
• Assign routes to drivers and check their routes, considering driver input and external requirements
• Handle all driver phone calls and delivery issues
• Routinely route trucks in the most efficient and economical manner, taking into account geographical considerations
• Daily multiple communication with the warehouse manager and drivers is required
• Be available 100% of the time on the phone
• Adhere to a daily schedule at the discretion of the warehouse manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2+ years of transportation, logistics, or equivalent work experience, 2+ years of experience in an operational transportation or similar industry role desired
• CDL Class A license is a plus
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations strongly desired
• Working knowledge of AS400 systems is a plus
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional leadership skills and directing abilities
• Strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities
• Must understand safety and legal procedures for handling goods

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan, 401K savings Plan, Paid Holidays, Personal Time off, Employee Discounts

Company Information

Quirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.