Transportation Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper•Jacksonville, FL

37d•$55,700 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for Transportation, both For Hire Carriers and Splash Fleet load routing and planning. To assign, audit, and manage the activity of the Ryder loads (3PL), and managing the local For Hire Dedicated Carrier. Ensure full compliance according to FMCSA, DOT and KDP Policies for Splash Fleet. Ensure that the customer interface is managed in the most effective manner. This person will be responsible for Drivers, Transportation Coordinators, and the shipping / receiving teams located at the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for the Common Carrier and Fleet Transportation load planning and service metrics for Florida and manage a territory that consists of Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Boynton Beach with potential to expand into other regions.

Requirements

3 years’ supervisory experience managing direct reports is required
2 years’ experience with Microsoft office products

Nice To Haves

5 years’ experience in Transportation preferred
Experience with SAP preferred
Extensive knowledge of DOT/FMCSA preferred

Responsibilities

Operational Responsibility for the For Hire Carriers and Inhouse (Splash) Fleet in Florida.
Lead a team of drivers on a day-to-day basis. Including: raw material inbound to the plant, 3rd party revenue lanes, local shuttle moves, and outbound branch deliveries.
Confirm DOT/FMCSA and safety regulations are followed per driver, including monthly safety meetings, Driver files, driver / truck audits, DVIR process, ELD audits and system knowledge.
Identify, review and implement backhaul operations to meet/exceed budgetary revenue targets
Work closely with the fleet team on equipment requirements (including PM’s, communication on repairs needed, fuel cards, etc.)
Manage interactions and relationships with all customers and stakeholders and dedicated fleet
Effective communication day to day with plants, branches, suppliers and drivers, and dedicated fleet
Relationship building and continuous communication with backhaul customers, and potential revenue lanes
Effective communication with internal shipping office personnel
Knowledgeable and/or open to learn systems required for the position (SAP, Spireon, Fleetworthy, Geotab, TMS, Ryder, etc.)
Continuous Improvement in both Cost and Service for the For Hire Carriers in Florida
Review and improve upon the baseline for transportation costs
Analyzing fleet vs. carrier cost and service for best practices
Provide input to optimize the network and align capacity cross regionally
Develop and Maintain Cost and Service Metrics for the Transport Group
Operations in Florida
Understand the scorecard for transportation costs including: cost to operate vs. target cost, on-time performance, primary carrier utilization, and % handled by brokers
Other duties and project work as required
Ensure high performance results of your team by: Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions, Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent, Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures, Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations