Equipment Supervisor- Trucking and Logistics

C.R. England•Salt Lake City, UT

13d

About The Position

The Equipment Manager is responsible for managing daily operations for truck inventory, planning, coordinating and directing the operations of all unseated trucks for increased utilization. The person in this position is also responsible for managing the Recovery fleet.

Requirements

Ability to work with office equipment, utilizing computers for majority of tasks and must be familiar with Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Knowledge of AS400. TMT, and TMS
Excellent organizational skills required.
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
Ability to react to a high-paced, frequently changing environment
Capable of hearing, with our without correction, sufficiently to perceive normal speaking levels and receive detailed information through oral communication in order to facilitate meetings and work with internal customers and stakeholders by telephone and in person.
Position may involve kneeling, stooping, bending, pushing, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 pounds.
Capable of working extended hours, to include weekends, holidays and various shifts (to include evening and night shifts) as necessary.
Capable of sitting at a desk for extended periods of time and working with computer equipment.
Capable of speaking, writing, and reading English well and possessing a good command of the language so that various types of communications may be conducted in English with people of various levels of education and capabilities.
Capable of visual acuity, with or without correction, sufficient to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, and read extensively.
High school diploma or GED required
Transportation industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing a fleet, drivers, or work in a maintenance environment needed.

Nice To Haves

4 year degree in a specified field or business-related field and commensurate work-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Recovery Fleet Managers who have day-to-day oversite of Recovery fleet. This includes hiring, training, development, payroll, performance management, and termination.
Monitor and track trucks on a daily basis by division, type and use.
Maintain a dispatch board for the Recovery fleet.
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure trucks are clean, road worthy, and ready to be seated.
Coordinate with Operations on a daily basis with known issues/concerns regarding truck availability and ability to recover failed loads/trucks.
Act as a liaison between operating divisions and Maintenance to ensure all trucks are utilized efficiently
Follow up with yard checks on CRE properties around the country, being aware of available trucks.
Deal with multiple customers at once
Conflict resolution as it applies to truck availability, utilization and recovery options for stranded vehicles, loads and drivers.
Handle urgent situations in a professional manner.
Multi-task as appropriate
Responsible for seating drivers in trucks for all divisions.
Move trucks as needed for trade, new trucks and service
Run, utilize and develop reporting. Provide reports frequently as needed to management.
Keep company leadership informed of project priorities and any issues that may require their attention.
Work with other department leaders to establish goals, align priorities and define departmental processes.
Practice and observe safety rules and regulations and encourage others to do so at all times.
Always conduct yourself in a manner that reflects a positive, professional image. Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with dress code policies.
Treat each individual with care, dignity, fairness, respect and recognition.
Work productively and collaboratively with direct supervisor and peers.
Display and encourage teamwork and willingness to be a problem solver. Provide excellent customer service.
Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by the company and ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of and adhere to all standards set for by the company.