Traffic Supervisor

ACE Hardware•Jefferson, GA

About The Position

The Traffic Supervisor is responsible to supervise the daily activities of all drivers including safety, DOT regulations, engagement and payroll. 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

Previous demonstrated leadership in a supervisory role in the transportation industry, prefer 5+ years of experience.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Hours of Services rules.
Familiar with Hazard Material information and regulations.
Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills.
Strong PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Flexible to deal with issues that arise outside of normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in logistics/transportation or related emphasis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork
Process and maintain driver’s payroll files, audit daily logs, delivery scanning, and on- time deliveries.
Positive daily communications with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems
Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations, as well as responsibility for after-hours communication with drivers.
Review orders, production schedules and shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations
Assist in the planning of transportation routes, work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals
Responsible for the safety of the drivers 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
Maintain Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) files and records on all drivers.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
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 the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection