Transportation Supervisor (Full Time)

S.P. Richards Company • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves managing the transportation network within an assigned area, including scheduling deliveries and supervising delivery drivers. The position requires ensuring compliance with regulations, developing efficient transportation procedures, and focusing on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid drivers’ license for use of CDL Trucks
• Must meet SPR’s Driving Standards as provided at time of interview and maintain those standards throughout employment.
• Must be able to safely drive product to customers on established routes, utilizing route numbers to identify correct customer (and able to operate a manual transmission vehicle.)
• Must be able to meet and fulfill all regulations and requirements for truck drivers as prescribed by the DOT.
• Must be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing product numbers and line codes to insure proper placement and delivery of products for shipment, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly. Includes traffic, and road signage.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manages, coordinates and directs the transportation network within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Schedules drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity and ensure compliance with DOT regulations and company rules.
• Supervises employees who make deliveries to and from specified locations. Ensures drivers comply with their essential duties and responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains transportation and distribution procedures to maximize delivery efficiency.
• Selects appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities.
• Maintains a primary focus on teamwork, building strong working relationships and supporting an atmosphere of cooperation with coworkers at the Distribution Center, Division and corporate levels.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager