Transport Yard Supervisor - Wellington

Les Schwab•Wellington, CO

About The Position

Manage the facility and supervise and oversee daily operations for the remote Transport exchange yard and drivers, organizing and monitoring workflow and staff. Oversee the creation and scheduling of daily store deliveries, ensuring efficiency and compliance. The role oversees yard operations and drivers, including product receiving, documentation, and distribution; workforce planning and assignments; regulatory compliance; work quality and safety; operational metrics; equipment and facility maintenance; vendor relationships; and merchandise drop, via, and transfer management. It also manages departmental staff through training, hiring, evaluation, coaching, professional development, safety investigations, onboarding, and systems administration. Other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in LS Transport Department operations.
A minimum of five years’ experience in the LS Transport Department is preferred; prior experience in a similar field may substitute for departmental experience.
Certification to operate shift-related equipment.
Acquire and maintain CPR and first aid certification.
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of LS Transport processes, computer programs, and equipment.
Ability to adapt, exercise judgment, formulate and execute solutions, and adjust to changing requirements; may need to manage unfamiliar situations without close support, influence, or collaboration.
Excellent analytical skills for identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Ability to communicate clearly and politely in writing and verbally, listen carefully, and prepare effective written communications.
Ability to handle proprietary information confidently, effectively, and discreetly.
Excellent 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, set expectations, monitor performance, and coach employees.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and use time effectively to plan and accomplish goals.
Ability to prioritize assignments, pay attention to detail, and manage time effectively.
Ability to maintain a safe working environment by monitoring hazards and work practices, correcting unsafe conditions or procedures, reporting issues and violations, participating in safety committees or meetings, and following company policies and hazardous energy and materials procedures.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Ability to remain stationary at least 70% of the time and frequently move around the yard for the remainder of the time.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is highly preferred.
Prior experience in a similar field may substitute for LS Transport Department experience.

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 responsibility assignments based on employee skills and qualifications; adjust assignments to meet workload and staffing needs.
Ensure compliance with DOT and FMCSA requirements.
Monitor staff work to ensure it is performed safely and correctly, and monitor progress across work activities.
Document and evaluate shift and staff metrics, safety, workforce plans, and projections for future and seasonal needs.
Ensure equipment, including vehicles, is maintained in a safe and satisfactory condition; schedule or perform planned and unplanned maintenance as required.
Ensure facilities and systems are safe and fully functioning.
Purchase, maintain, and manage small tools and supplies.
Manage vendor relationships and store merchandise drop, via, and transfer activities.
Oversee training, support, and evaluation of direct reports.
Interview and hire staff and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Coach staff, conduct annual performance evaluations, and take corrective action when necessary.
Support and develop Leads, where applicable, through coaching, training, and monitoring.
Conduct safety investigations and communications.
Handle administrative duties, including onboarding, office, tractor, shop computer, camera, and security systems management, and other HR requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.