Supervisor, Transportation

Quirch Foods • Hammond, IN

7d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Essential duties and Responsibilities: Manage databases that detail transport activities, finances, employee schedules, and personnel records Maintain updated records such as driver information, driver logs, and customers and sales complaints. Provide leadership to build strong relationships with professional drivers. Submit weekly/monthly fuel reports as needed for tractor and trailer to leasing company Provide the most efficient method when scheduling routes to consolidate capacity to provide effective service Coordinate with sales staff requirement for special deliveries Act as mediate between sales, drivers, and customers resolving delivery problems Responsible for immediately addressing any discrepancy reports from accounting to the designated driver Responsible for the issuance and review of all driver vehicle pre- and post-trip inspection reports on a daily basis to include the proper storage of said reports for audit purposes Responsible for providing the vehicle inspection reports to the warehouse manager, highlighting any mechanical or safety issues which would prevent the transportation equipment from being utilized and not limited to restrictions on said equipment usage Responsible for the issuance and review of the driver’s daily log book records for those drivers who travel 150 miles or more from the Atlanta home base. Also responsible for proper storage of said documents for audit purposes Responsible for assigning the routes to the drivers and checking their routes; it is also important to be mindful of the driver’s input of delivery appointments and other external requirements Responsible for all driver phone calls and delivery issues Responsible for routing of all trucks always keeping the highest and most efficient and economical way possible in mind (must have geographical consideration) Daily multiple communication with the warehouse manager and drivers are required Availability 100% of the time on the phone Adherence to a daily schedule at the discretion of the warehouse manager

Requirements

• 2+ years of transportation, logistics, or equivalent work experience
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Should have exceptional leadership skills and directing abilities
• Strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities
• Must understand the safety and legal procedures for handling goods

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in an operational transportation or similar industry role desired
• CDL Class A license is a plus
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA rules and regulations strongly desired
• Working knowledge of AS400 systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage databases that detail transport activities, finances, employee schedules, and personnel records
• Maintain updated records such as driver information, driver logs, and customers and sales complaints.
• Provide leadership to build strong relationships with professional drivers.
• Submit weekly/monthly fuel reports as needed for tractor and trailer to leasing company
• Provide the most efficient method when scheduling routes to consolidate capacity to provide effective service
• Coordinate with sales staff requirement for special deliveries
• Act as mediate between sales, drivers, and customers resolving delivery problems
• Responsible for immediately addressing any discrepancy reports from accounting to the designated driver
• Responsible for the issuance and review of all driver vehicle pre- and post-trip inspection reports on a daily basis to include the proper storage of said reports for audit purposes
• Responsible for providing the vehicle inspection reports to the warehouse manager, highlighting any mechanical or safety issues which would prevent the transportation equipment from being utilized and not limited to restrictions on said equipment usage
• Responsible for the issuance and review of the driver’s daily log book records for those drivers who travel 150 miles or more from the Atlanta home base. Also responsible for proper storage of said documents for audit purposes
• Responsible for assigning the routes to the drivers and checking their routes; it is also important to be mindful of the driver’s input of delivery appointments and other external requirements
• Responsible for all driver phone calls and delivery issues
• Responsible for routing of all trucks always keeping the highest and most efficient and economical way possible in mind (must have geographical consideration)
• Daily multiple communication with the warehouse manager and drivers are required
• Availability 100% of the time on the phone
• Adherence to a daily schedule at the discretion of the warehouse manager

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees