Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics (Corporate 412 West)
About The Position
This position supports the transportation network for fresh, frozen, and prepared shipments, including freight allocations and equipment utilization for outside carriers and the Tyson private fleet. The role assists with overall supervision of the transportation department and trains and supports new team members. It is a fast-paced, multi-transactional, multi-tasking position; the successful candidate is expected to learn and execute all positions to support the team. The position rotates to cover holidays, vacations, and other time off, and requires working at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday). The work schedule is a day, split-shift schedule, working either the front half or back half of the week; the posting also identifies it as 1st shift. Candidates must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. A resume is required for consideration.
Requirements
- Standard computer skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).
- Resume required for consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Three or more years of Tyson transportation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support transportation of fresh, frozen, and prepared delivered shipments, including freight allocation and equipment utilization for outside carriers and the Tyson private fleet.
- Assist in overall supervision of the transportation department.
- Follow up with carriers on late deliveries.
- Monitor carrier performance to maintain customer and plant service levels.
- Provide equipment as needed by plants to support 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) plans
- Affordable health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
