Supervisor, Transportation

Henry Schein•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for ensuring the shipment of customer orders in a timely and efficient manner. Supervises one or more functions within the Transportation department. Hires new team members, conducts performance reviews, recommends wage increases, monitors attendance, and responsible for early stages of conflict resolution. Tracks daily, weekly, and monthly hour usage and work completion levels to meet or exceed established budgets. Researches, identifies, and corrects issues that cause inefficiencies in productivity and accuracy. Responsible for maintaining a complete understanding of all functions and awareness of how the department impacts customers, both internal and external. As necessary, works with staff to complete departmental workload.

Requirements

Good management skills and ability to motivate teams
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
Good presentation and public speaking skills
Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
Ability to learn applicable computer systems and other business required competencies
Understand financial information that impacts department
Ability to plan and coordinate successful projects
Communicate effectively with team(s)
Typically 4 or more years of related support experience
3 or more years of management experience

Nice To Haves

Hazmat, DOT, International shipping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the shipment of customer orders in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsible for maintaining a complete understanding of all functions, computer screens and reporting.
Maintains awareness and understanding of how the department impacts customers, both internal and external, and the department’s overall impact on the operation.
Supervises one or more functions within the Transportation department.
Hires new team members, conducts performance reviews, recommends wage increases, monitors attendance, and responsible for early stages of conflict resolution.
Tracks daily, weekly, and monthly hour usage and work completion levels to meet or exceed established budgets.
Researches, identifies, and corrects issues that cause inefficiencies in productivity and accuracy.
As necessary, works with staff to complete departmental workload.
Monitors and troubleshoots conveyors to maintain consistent workflow.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.