Transport Supervisor

HOLT Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Transport Supervisor ensures successful operation and supervision of work in the Parts Shuttle transport area. The role supervises drivers and prioritizes operations, as well as the use and maintenance of transport assets, to support effective and efficient parts distribution. Duties include record keeping, customer communications, implementing new techniques and equipment, providing drivers with technical information, driver training, and safety. The position may require after-hours work due to the nature of Parts Shuttle transportation. The role plans and monitors Parts Shuttle activities for a specific region, develops and evaluates transport personnel, enforces department policies and safe work practices, and oversees driver operations in accordance with DOT regulations and company procedures. It also oversees truck and trailer operations, maintenance, and repairs; ensures timely delivery of parts and cargo; reviews routes and requirements; works with Store Parts Managers; and recommends process improvements, equipment replacements, and new routes. The position includes supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, coaching and developing employees, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving problems. Monthly travel is required, with possible overnight travel. The work takes place in a professional office environment and outdoors, with possible exposure to weather extremes. The incumbent is expected to model alignment with the company mission and values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

Five or more years as a haul driver of dry vans or larger within the transportation or logistics industry.
Supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
Knowledge of state and federal DOT requirements and guidelines.
Strong knowledge of the logistics and transport industry.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with internal and external customers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to handle a complex workload.
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions.
Consulting and influencing abilities.
Ability to coordinate with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Basic knowledge of accounting principles and ability to perform arithmetic computations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Delivery operations experience.

Responsibilities

Model, promote, reinforce, and reward consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes.
Plan, monitor, and control regional Parts Shuttle activities to meet service objectives and business unit forecasts.
Select, develop, and evaluate transport personnel.
Communicate, monitor, and enforce transport department policies.
Model, reinforce, and monitor safe work practices.
Oversee driver operations, including compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and department procedures.
Oversee operations, maintenance, and repairs of Parts Shuttle trucks and trailers.
Ensure parts and cargo are delivered on time, using outside carriers as needed.
Review routes to ensure requirements are met and stops are identified.
Work closely with Store Parts Managers to ensure requirements are met.
Recommend process improvements and enhancements to the Transport Manager (Parts Shuttle) and/or Sr Director Transport and Fleet.
Monitor and track trucks and trailers for replacement.
Recommend new routes to the Transport Manager (Parts Shuttle) and/or Sr Director Transport and Fleet in conjunction with Store Parts Managers.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform other assigned duties.
Interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, coach and develop employees, appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve problems.