Supervisor, Transportation

Plug Power•St. Gabriel, LA

6d•$60,000 - $93,750

About The Position

The Supervisor, Transportation leads the driver workforce responsible for hauling compressed gas and liquid hydrogen to industrial gas and cryogenic customers. The role is accountable for driver management, accountability, and safety, including hiring, scheduling coverage, coaching, compliance oversight, and maintaining standards of professionalism and productivity. The Supervisor works closely with Distribution Planning, which owns day-to-day route and load assignments, dispatch decisions, and real-time schedule adjustments. The role calls for prior leadership experience and familiarity with DOT requirements for tanker and Hazmat operations. The Supervisor manages driver staffing and performance, confirms driver readiness before assigned routes and loads, and audits records for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. The role also partners with Distribution Planning, Fleet/Maintenance, and Driver Trainers, troubleshoots delivery issues, tracks team goals, and provides updates to the Operations Manager. The position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two years of supervisory, driver management, dispatch, or related transportation experience.
Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hazmat regulations.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and process troubleshooting ability.
Ability to read, interpret, and adhere to SOPs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Professional role model able to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Experience with industrial gas, tankers, or Hazmat operations highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly manage drivers, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and ongoing performance management.
Hold the team accountable for attendance, conduct, safety, and performance through consistent, documented corrective action.
Manage driver schedules, rotations, PTO, call-offs, and reset coverage to provide adequate staffing for the plan built by Distribution Planning.
Confirm driver readiness, logs, equipment, and certifications before routes and loads assigned by Distribution Planning.
Audit driver logs, HOS records, DVIRs, Bills of Lading, Proof of Delivery, and time/temperature logs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Hazmat standards.
Promote productivity, safety, professionalism, and customer service within the team.
Enforce OSHA and facility safety standards.
Partner with Distribution Planning, Fleet/Maintenance, and Driver Trainers to keep drivers ready, trained, and positioned to execute the plan.
Troubleshoot driver-side delivery issues and provide the Operations Manager with regular updates on driver availability and coverage.
Establish and track team goals related to safety, compliance, accountability, and service quality.
Serve as backup for other operational roles as needed and represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire.
401(k) with 5% company match.
Bonus eligibility.
Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Wellness Reimbursement Program.
Potential to apply for tuition reimbursement.
Fertility and Family Building Benefit.
Employee Referral program.
Employee Assistance Program.