Transportation Supervisor

Bunzl Distribution NA•Perth Amboy, NJ

12d•$74,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for leading and controlling activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Transportation Department. This position will manage a variety of warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will manage his/her own staff as well as interface with other departments and customers.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred
Five or more years of experience managing the transportation functions of a warehouse in a distribution environment
Knowledge of local, provincial and federal OSHA safety and DOT transportation regulations preferred
Experience with Omnitracs or similar fleet management systems preferred
Experience in hazmat certifications preferred
Must be organized, dependable and a strong leader
Experience as a commercial driver preferred
Must be familiar with MS Office software and knowledge of AS400 is preferred
Class A CDL License

Responsibilities

Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increases
Maintain a clean, orderly and organized work environment
Ensures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety methods
Responsible for the proper collection, dispersal and retention of driver logs, fuel tax reports, accident files and registers
Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct
Responsible for managing the maintenance and repairs of all transportation-related equipment
Takes responsibility for maximizing the cube fill rate on the delivery vehicles along with minimizing delivery costs and increasing driver productivity
Directs employee on proper shipping and loading procedures
Audits various paperwork and postings (i.e. driver logs, manifests, OSHA postings, etc.) for completeness, accuracy and compliance with appropriate local, provincial and federal laws, statutes and company policies
Communicates and cooperates with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources