Traffic Supervisor

ACE Hardware•Kansas City, MO

6d•$66,000 - $82,600

About The Position

The Traffic Supervisor is responsible to supervise the daily activities of hourly traffic department employees including overseeing their daily dispatches, deliveries, and routines. Complete DMPS on a nightly basis with knowledge of cube limits and personal availability. Maintain driver qualification files and keep all drivers in Department of Transportation compliance.

Requirements

Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.
Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.
Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.
Ability to work nontraditional hours and schedule.
Knowledge of Hours of Services rules.
Familiar with Hazard Material information and regulations.
Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) files and records on all drivers.
Process and maintain driver’s payroll files.
Audit daily logs and on time deliveries.
Positive daily communications with customers.
Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations.
Responsible for after hours communication with drivers.
Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals.
Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as loading or unloading of materials.
Review orders, production schedules and shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
Confer with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems.
Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to reports of emergencies.
Assist in the planning of transportation routes.
Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention.
Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities
18 days of vacation immediately available
up to 9 paid holidays
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability)
life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution
on-site classes
facilitator-led courses
tuition assistance program
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise
travel discounts
fitness discounts
computer discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection