Transportation Operations Supervisor- Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot CompanyGrand Forks, ND
80d

About The Position

This role provides supervision, coordination and disposition of the assets assigned to Simplot Transportation for a designated terminal to ensure customer product movement needs are met and they are consistent with Company standards for quality, cost and service requirements to and for our customers. Responsible for generating market development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4 year college or university (preferred).
  • 5+ years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

  • Identifying and developing profitable market development opportunities.
  • Managing sales, pricing and market analysis.
  • Managing business relationships with contract carriers and other vendors to maximize company profitability.
  • Ensuring compliance with all required business unit, company, and regulatory agency policies and procedures including DOT, OSHA and EPA.
  • Maximizing fleet productivity to achieve lowest operating costs consistent with customer service requirements.
  • Supervising maintenance and repair of assets to ensure defined maintenance goals are achieved consistently.
  • Monitoring performance against schedule and modifying schedule to meet changing plant requirements during the shift.
  • Scheduling all assets at the assigned terminal, including over 125 types of commodities ranging from bulk to temp sensitive products.
  • Utilizing appropriate types of equipment such as versatile trailers, tankers, vans, reefers, flatbeds, etc.
  • Supervising all dispatchers, drivers, and yardmen at assigned terminal.
  • Maintaining contact with retailers on product delivery and with the merchandising department on the receiving of products.
  • Supervising hourly employees at an assigned terminal, including performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing employee complaints and resolving employee problems.
  • Analyzing distribution procedures to help ensure efficiency in deliveries.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the expectations and performances of the distribution staff.
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