Area Transportation Supervisor

RWB Thrift•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Area Transportation Supervisor at RWB Thrift oversees supply chain, driver, and fleet management to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing truck routes, logistics relationships, budgets, and supporting market expansion. They recruit, train, and evaluate drivers, ensure HR and DOT compliance, and manage fleet maintenance and cost-effective programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (a plus).
Have 6+ years of management experience in driver management, fleet management and logistics.
Experience in last mile or direct to consumer trucking operation.
Demonstrate strong exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.
Exhibit excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Display excellent communication, management, coaching, and organization skills.
Be self-directed, with the ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change.
Be comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels.
Possess project management skills.
Exhibit a willingness to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities.
Demonstrate accountability and ownership, initiative, and leadership skills.
Show proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly and effectively.
Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time.
Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks.
Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
Footwear: Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.
Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions.
Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English within the workplace. However, the nature of the position entails interactions with customers, donors, and colleagues who primarily use English. In such instances, a fundamental understanding of written and spoken English for comprehending instructions, reading street signs, as well as the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English, is necessary.
Area Transportation Managers are scheduled for a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. They behave consistently and predictably; are reliable and dependable in fulfilling their professional obligations.
Integrity: Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions.
Humility: Effective performers recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.
Adaptability: Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of uncertainty.
Attention To Detail: Effective performers observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.
Inclusion: Effective performers create and participate in an inclusive environment. They value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals.
Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger team and their role within it. They prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements.
Informal Communication: Effective performers clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations. They understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, and are able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately.
Resilience: Effective performers are able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change. They sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Professionalism: Effective performers conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards. This requires a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

Manage protocols for creating truck routes to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure that goods are loaded and delivered on time, ensuring retail stores have a consistent supply of product.
Manage the budget for assigned locations, including vehicle maintenance and repair costs, fuel expenses, and employee salaries and benefits.
Support the company's strategic goals of expanding the Detroit market.
Oversee driver and fleet technology to optimize usage and ensure the company is achieving maximum value from all tools, resulting in improved efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.
Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of drivers, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to operate safely and efficiently.
Provide constructive feedback on performance to all personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Fulfill Human Resources responsibilities and drive initiatives within the facility, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Conduct investigations into driver performance, property damage incidents, and other employee matters, ensuring appropriate resolutions.
Complete and deliver comprehensive employee reviews, providing meaningful feedback and setting development goals.
Manage performance metrics and tools to evaluate driver efficiency, safety, and service.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for the company fleet.
Train and manage Head Drivers to work with drivers and fleet vehicles in accordance with company guidelines and policies.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for the management of the company fleet, including vehicle maintenance and repair, driver safety training, and fuel management.
Collaborate with local maintenance shops to ensure that all vehicles receive timely and accurate service.
Implement cost-effective programs for fueling, tolls, and permitting for the company fleet.
Ensure compliance of safety programs and training sessions for all drivers.
Ultimately improving safety performance and driving down accident and insurance rates.