Transportation Supervisor (Full-Time)

Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is a growing statewide company seeking a Transportation Supervisor for our warehouse in Grand Rapids. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Open/close/secure work areas or buildings as dictated by policyAssist shuttle driver(s) with the breakdown and handling of their inbound and outbound loadsEnsure all routes go out, covering routes as needed which may include delivering a route includes ensuring all conditions are met to perform successful biddingManage incoming calls and emails and assist in issue resolutionMaintain accurate customer information in both the routing and the business systemEnsure customer satisfaction and efficient route executionAssist in the reconciliation of routes when neededMonitor and address all product returns to warehouseMitigate and monitor: breakage, over-time, and excessive or inappropriate supply usageFollow mandated safety and security guidelines; including but not limited to: cleanliness, PPE, biomechanical motions, potential hazards, Hi-Lo licenses, suspicious activity and theftCorrectly and timely author BOLs for transfers to other facilities when neededManage all aspects of the customer door: including but not limited: sorting of product, verifying order accuracy and condition, handing-off product to appropriate recipients and collecting payment and/or signatures.Survey work area daily to identify and correct issues; including but not limited to things that would impede the effectiveness of delivery and customer door.Monitor employee attendance including but not limited to review of the call-off line, log in attendance system and issue discipline.Maintain working knowledge of relevant union contracts, policy manuals and essential equipmentMaintain Time Keeping systems to log pertinent payroll and employee information as needed; including, but not limited to verifying punches, approving overtime, recording leave, via daily and weekly inputsManage and maintain hiring and discharge process for direct reports with support of Transportation ManagerAuthor reports and send to managementAuthor and complete injury, disciplinary forms in a timely manner following company protocolsTrain, coach, evaluate and counsel subordinates to ensure they have an adequate understanding of the assigned work functions so that they can and are correctly, efficiently and safely performing their jobConduct team meetings on subject matter delegated by the Transportation ManagerMonitor and maintain employee engagement including recognition and accountability for performanceEnsure safety guidelines are communicated and followed by direct reportsEnsure the vehicles assigned to direct reports are maintained, available and functioning properly Work Schedule The Transportation Supervisor is a full-time position working Tuesday through Friday with start times varying around 5:30 AM. Holidays and weekend shifts may be required depending on business needs. Pay & Benefits $58,000 per year6 Paid HolidaysVacation and Personal TimeCompetitive health benefit packages including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.Eligible for 401K contributions upon date of hire.Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability coverage. Work Environment & Physical Demands This position is physically demanding in nature, separating and loading cases, and may require the Transportation Supervisor to regularly lift up to 45 pounds. The Transportation Supervisor position operates in a warehouse environment. The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration where the noise level can be loud. This position also requires to be on the road as needed in all weather conditions for delivering orders to accounts. This requires the employee to be courteous, respectful and friendly to others. Required Qualifications 21 years of age and olderChauffer licenseCDL A or B license with airbrake endorsementMinimum 2-years driving experience in CDL box trucks with airbrakesHi-lo experience (preferred)Experience operating GPS and handheld devices is helpful (preferred)Must be willing to work in all weather conditionsWillingness to take direction and work independentlyAbility to regularly lift up to 45 lbs.Acceptable driving record Additional Requirements Able to pass DOT physical and obtain DOT card through GLWASPass pre-employment screenings including a full Background Check, 10-Panel Drug Test, and Agility TestAdhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee policy manual and any applicable contracts, signed agreements, and work rules.Cooperates with all management and staff of GLWAS.Follows all MLCC rules and regulations as they apply to the position.Use alcohol in a responsible manner when related to business activities.Maintain a safe driving record. About Great Lakes Wine & Spirits Great Lakes Wine & Spirits is Michigan's Largest Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaler, servicing all 83 Michigan counties. Employing over 1,000 people with facilities throughout the state, We Are Local, Everywhere. Founded as a family business nearly 80 years ago, the tradition of good business principles has remained the cornerstone of Great Lakes Wine & Spirits success. Honesty, hard work, fair dealing, service and an ongoing commitment to the customers and staff. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits strives to provide an ever escalating standard of innovation and service to its customers and to responsibly enhance demand for its products. Great Lakes Wine & Spirits provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Great Lakes Wine & Spirits will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student, because of a physical or mental impairment with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified. Job Posted by ApplicantPro