Sup - Ded Transportation

Kenco • Portage, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or related required or equivalent years of experience required. Equivalent years of experience is defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested.
• Two plus years of experience in related fleet dispatch experience and/or training required.
• Load planning and knowledge of DOT compliance regulations required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of the organization.
• Good working knowledge of computers: Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and authority, when necessary.
• Ability to generate reports and communicate verbally and/or in written form.
• Ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with others of all levels of authority.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service, operations and/or industrial background preferred.
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management System) system and/or Lean principles/manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Logging Systems – Omnitracs preferred.
• Experience with some form of Transportation Management System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including driver management, route assignment, shipment requests from customers, equipment maintenance, PM (Preventive Maintenance), repair program, invoice reconciliation, and scheduling.
• Promote a safe culture at the site by implementing and following corporate best practices related to safety and security.
• Oversee safety compliance and accident investigation/reporting by utilizing Origami, or similar fleet safety programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate record keeping in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as company policies including DOT reporting, licensing documentation and DOT audit documentation.
• Provide timely communication to all functional areas within network operations to ensure success with customer requests and meeting planned dispatch times for upcoming loads.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to all associates under his or her direct supervision to meet performance goals and provide necessary coaching to assist them in meeting goals.
• Administer SmartDrive (video-based safety program technology) review, coaching, and OFI (Opportunity for Improvement) program for all associates under his or her direct supervision.
• Gather and report key performance metrics.
• Maximize efficiency of fleet operations and make recommendations for continuous improvement, measuring key performance indicators and creating, maintaining and presenting account specific reporting.
• Maintain associate schedules to ensure total coverage within the department.
• Ensure that all customer service requirements are communicated to the outbound team.
• Ensure drivers are thoroughly trained on all aspects of the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) before going on the road.
• Oversee annual performance review for all associates under his or her direct supervision.
• Make staffing and merit recommendations when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level