Transport Yard Supervisor - Wellington

Les Schwab Tire Centers•Wellington, CO

About The Position

The Transport Yard Supervisor manages the facility and oversees the remote transport exchange yard and drivers, including organizing and monitoring workflow and staff. The role oversees the creation and scheduling of daily store deliveries to ensure efficiency and compliance. The supervisor manages yard operations, drivers, staffing and workload; ensures compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations; monitors safe and correct work; evaluates operational and staff metrics; and ensures equipment, facilities, and systems are maintained. The role also manages tools, supplies, vendors, and store merchandise drops, vias, and transfers. The position supervises departmental staff, including training, evaluation, hiring, performance coaching, professional development, safety investigations, onboarding, systems management, and other HR-related duties. The work is primarily indoors, with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions. The employee must be able to remain stationary for much of the workday and frequently move around the yard to monitor activities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in LS Transport Department operations.
Certified to operate shift-related equipment.
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of LS Transport processes, computer programs, and equipment.
Acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Excellent analytical skills to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Clear and polite verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft, proofread, and send written communications and listen carefully.
Ability to handle proprietary information confidently, effectively, and with discretion.
Strong phone and interpersonal skills to support inquiries.
Willingness to work in a changing environment and adapt positively to organizational, process, and technology changes.
Ability to manage, motivate, and develop employees; encourage teamwork; delegate and direct work; set and communicate expectations; monitor performance; and coach and develop employees.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
Ability to prioritize assignments, pay attention to detail, and manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain a safe working environment by identifying and correcting hazards or unsafe procedures, reporting safety issues, participating in safety activities, and following company policies and hazardous energy and materials procedures.
Ability to talk or hear regularly, remain stationary at least 70% of the time, and frequently move around the yard for the remainder of the time.
Close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to manage unfamiliar situations without close support, influence, or collaboration, and to adapt and execute solutions as requirements change.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five years’ experience in the LS Transport Department; prior experience in a similar field may be substituted for departmental experience.
Ability to acquire and maintain a CDL.

Responsibilities

Oversee yard operations and drivers to ensure products are received, accurately documented, and distributed efficiently and on time.
Manage daily workload, workforce planning, and assignment of responsibilities based on employee skills and qualifications; adjust assignments as workload and staffing change.
Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
Monitor staff work for safety and accuracy and track progress across work activities.
Document and evaluate shift and staff metrics, safety, workforce planning, and projections for future and seasonal needs.
Ensure equipment, including vehicles, is maintained in safe and satisfactory condition; schedule and/or perform planned and unplanned maintenance as required.
Ensure facilities and systems remain safe and fully functioning.
Purchase, maintain, and manage small tools and supplies.
Manage vendor relationships and store merchandise drops, vias, and transfers.
Oversee training, support, and evaluation of direct reports.
Interview and hire staff and ensure proper staffing levels.
Coach staff, conduct annual performance evaluations, and take corrective action when necessary.
Provide professional development, support, and motivation to Leads, when applicable.
Conduct safety investigations and communications.
Perform administrative duties, including onboarding, managing office, tractor, shop computer, camera, and security systems, and completing other HR-related requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.