Logistics Supervisor

Stella Jones•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor at Stella-Jones oversees yard operations, staff, and dispatching to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently. The role ensures that the yard operates safely and in compliance with environmental requirements while following administrative policies and procedures. It is office-based in either Cameron, Wisconsin, or Kansas City, Missouri. The supervisor optimizes delivery routes, monitors yard operations and truck movements, coordinates dispatch and delivery activities, and works with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams to resolve service issues. The role also supports freight-cost optimization, equipment maintenance, inventory accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Management responsibilities include supervising exempt and/or non-exempt staff, conducting performance evaluations, assigning work, providing training and guidance, approving paid time off, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screening. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, yard operations, fleet coordination, or a related operational environment.
Experience using SAP to support operational, inventory, shipping, receiving, transportation, or dispatch activities.
Experience coordinating deliveries, dispatching company drivers and/or third-party carriers, and resolving transportation service issues.
Working knowledge of DOT requirements, driver documentation, permits, and safe yard operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, service, and performance expectations.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work effectively with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 15% and provide occasional after-hours or on-call support as business needs require.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, yard operations, fleet coordination, or a related operational environment.

Responsibilities

Optimize delivery routes for drivers before each shift.
Identify operational and delivery efficiencies and report feedback and improvement suggestions monthly.
Monitor yard functions to ensure compliance with company policies.
Dispatch drivers and inbound and outbound carriers as needed to provide timely, cost-effective service, coordinating with customer service, drivers, yard coordinators, and the driver supervisor.
Track truck movements and monitor on-time pickups and deliveries.
Communicate and resolve service-delivery issues with drivers and customers, including claims, directions, driver paperwork, DOT matters, and permits.
Seek opportunities to use company drivers and contracted carriers to minimize freight costs.
Identify high-volume one-way and two-way freight lanes and develop advantageous sourcing strategies for each lane.
Provide on-call support for company driver questions and needs, including third-party drivers and the storm response team.
Ensure proper care and maintenance of yard equipment, report equipment problems, and follow the preventive maintenance program, including daily truck-equipment inspections and coordination with third-party vendors.
Manage yard inventory through regular cycle counts and annual inventories.
Partner with internal corporate support resources to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Support safety, DOT, and yard OSHA awareness and contribute to the company safety program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervise exempt and/or non-exempt staff, including conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving PTO, assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.