Logistics Supervisor

Stella-Jones•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Supervisor oversees all phases of yard operations, including staff supervision and dispatching, to ensure operational goals are met safely and efficiently. The role ensures that yard operations comply with safety and environmental requirements and follow administrative policies and procedures. This office-based position may be located in Cameron, Wisconsin, or Kansas City, Missouri. The supervisor coordinates delivery routes, dispatches company drivers and third-party carriers, monitors truck movements and service performance, and works to control freight costs. The role also oversees yard functions, inventory, equipment care and maintenance, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Management duties include supervising exempt and/or non-exempt employees, conducting performance evaluations, approving paid time off, assigning work, providing training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates. The position may require travel up to 15% and occasional after-hours or on-call support. Employment is contingent on successful completion of 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 for 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

5 or more 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 and identify operational and delivery efficiencies; report feedback and suggestions for improvement monthly.
Monitor yard functions for compliance with company policies.
Dispatch drivers and inbound and outbound carriers 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-related issues with drivers and customers, including claims, directions, driver paperwork, DOT matters, and permits.
Identify opportunities to combine company drivers and contracted carriers to minimize freight costs.
Define high-volume one- and two-way freight lanes and develop sourcing strategies for each lane.
Provide on-call support for company drivers, third-party drivers, and the storm response team as needed.
Oversee proper care and maintenance of yard equipment, report equipment problems, ensure adherence to the preventive maintenance program, conduct daily truck-equipment inspections, and coordinate maintenance with third-party vendors.
Manage yard inventory through regular cycle counts and annual inventories.
Partner with internal corporate support resources to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Oversee safety, DOT, and yard OSHA awareness and contribute to the company safety program.
Supervise exempt and/or non-exempt staff, including performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving PTO, assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training and guidance, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates.
Perform other related duties as assigned.