Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics (Corporate 412 West)

Tyson Sales and Distribution • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

This position supports Tyson’s transportation network for fresh, frozen, and prepared shipments, including freight allocations and equipment utilization for outside carriers and the Tyson private fleet. It assists with overall transportation department supervision by following up on late deliveries, monitoring carrier performance against customer and plant service levels, providing equipment to plants to support continuous loading and sales requirements, confirming and booking carrier loads, and optimizing distribution costs through effective carrier selection.

The role is fast-paced and involves multiple transactions and tasks. The successful candidate is expected to learn and execute all positions to support the team, train and support new team members, and rotate coverage for holidays, vacations, and time off. The schedule is a first-shift, split-shift schedule covering either the front half or back half of the week, with at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) required.

Requirements

• Three or more years of Tyson transportation experience preferred.
• Standard computer skills required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A resume is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation of fresh, frozen, and prepared delivered shipments.
• Manage freight allocations and equipment utilization for outside carriers and the Tyson private fleet.
• Assist with overall supervision of the transportation department.
• Follow up with carriers on late deliveries.
• Monitor carrier performance to ensure customer and plant service levels.
• Provide equipment as needed by plants to ensure continuous loading and consistency with sales requirements.
• Confirm and book loads with carriers.
• Optimize distribution costs through efficient and effective carrier selection.
• Train and support new team members.
• Learn and execute all positions to support the team.
• Rotate coverage for holidays, vacations, and time off.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed