Traffic Supervisor

Triple-S Steel•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Traffic Supervisor to become a key member of our Corporate Branch. The Traffic Supervisor schedules, assigns, and directs drivers and vehicles to transport steel/product and coordinates drivers according to customer requests in compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum 2-4 years of prior fleet dispatch experience and must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution center.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized individual with a commitment to consistent attention to detail.
Flexibility and adaptability to assume additional responsibilities and accommodate customer requests.
Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
Ability to build business relationships and collaborate effectively.
Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
Must be flexible and willing to work “off schedule” on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industrial services or distribution operations preferred.
Proficiency in Spanish language a plus.
Experience in flatbed operations and load securement a plus.
Experience with Roadnet software or other dispatching software a plus.
Knowledge of StelPlan a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
Responsible for performance management of drivers through performance feedback and disciplinary actions.
Monitors daily driver inspection of all units and promptly addresses critical safety and Maintenance issues to ensure the drivers are not dispatching with DOT violations/Safety issues.
Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.
Monitors driver compliance regulations with DOT and Company policies (physically inspect equipment daily).
Ensures drivers complete routes daily.
Assigns and directs drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance/work with fleet coordinator.
Negotiates rates with outside carriers-Brokers, builds new carriers contacts with contract carriers and ensures their equipment meets DOT safety standards, also sets up and coordinate all hot shots.
Monitors E-LOGS and DVIR’s (current system JJ KELLER-Encompass) to maintain DOT compliance and contacts individual drivers when issues need to be addressed.
Must know the United States shipping lanes and legal requirements for Flatbed trucks.
Other duties as assigned.