3TL Logistics Supervisor - Kent/Everett

Columbia Distributing • Everett, WA

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About The Position

The Logistics/3TL Supervisor is the point of contact for all day-to-day functions within the 3TL Driver Team and will work closely with our existing Purchasing/Operation Teams. This position will be critical to the daily success of the 3TL service offering which supports: 1) Line haul of our inbound inventory from our local suppliers 2) Contracted lanes of inbound inventory for some of our largest mission-critical suppliers and 3) Transfers and auto-trans loads from our facilities.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Excellent analytical and attention to detail skills
• Ability to handle multiple and tight deadlines
• Effective coaching and leadership development skills
• Working knowledge of Fleet Management
• Passion for learning and servicing
• Lift/ carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle with a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) required
• Maintain a valid driver license with acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years previous driving experience
• Supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Line Haul Drivers to ensure all line haul procedures are executed to Company standards
• Participate with the 3TL Corporate team members in weekly meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage all personnel issues working closely with our operation leaders including training, evaluating, disciplining, and following up on driving team concerns
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
• Ensure that all safety and compliance policies and procedures are followed
• Respond to all customer related issues in a timely manner to ensure positive relationships with customers
• Continually look at our demand model and develop efficient lanes in the spirit of continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, suppliers, and our customer base
• Maintain Columbia's fleet management tool, Maintenance Connection, for all relevant equipment
• Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned
• Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
• Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicants may be eligible for incentives/bonuses/annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees