Transportation Supervisor

Veritiv • Plainfield, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for directly supervising and coordinating activities of transportation and vehicle operators. The work environment for this position includes regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. Exposure to loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

Requirements

• Must be available to start work at 4:00 a.m.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and conducting interviews.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop proficiency with company computer system is essential.
• Ability to motivate and develop direct reports.
• Strong planning, organization, and customer relations’ skills are required.
• Experience and thorough understanding of warehouse, delivery, traffic operations and systems within a distribution setting, as well as government regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.).
• Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to lift, twist and carry 50 – 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of related experience of successful management or supervisory experience within a large or national organization strongly preferred.
• Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage on a day-to-day basis the transportation of goods and supplies using existing procedures; review and recommend improvements to procedures to ensure on-time delivery of goods and supplies.
• Provide operational support by performing a range of route activities using existing systems and protocols.
• Gather and summarize data and prepare documents and reports using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Supervise and lead a team performing routine work.
• Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Maintain a culture of safety that follows the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace. Instruct the team in safe working methods and escalate serious issues as appropriate.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED