Transportation Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain • Pompano Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor oversees truck fleet operations to achieve high service levels at minimum expense. The role monitors shipments and drivers, maintains vehicle records, plans efficient delivery schedules, and implements inspection and maintenance programs. It also recommends equipment specifications and operational improvements to the Transportation Manager, while ensuring delivery service meets or exceeds customer expectations.

The supervisor directs clerical staff and drivers, develops a productive team through hiring, training, and professional development, and matches associates’ skills to assigned work. The position also applies communication and motivation techniques; supervises, counsels, and disciplines subordinates; implements performance evaluations; and administers a driver safety program. Administrative duties include processing bills of lading and trip reports, and ensuring Department of Transportation reports are created and filed on time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transportation and fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck fleet operations to attain high service levels at minimum expense.
• Develop accurate record-keeping methods to monitor shipments and drivers.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Develop efficient delivery schedules to ensure effective tractor and trailer utilization.
• Implement equipment inspection and maintenance programs.
• Recommend appropriate specifications for new equipment.
• Recommend fleet operational improvements to the Transportation Manager.
• Provide delivery service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct clerical staff and drivers to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Hire, train, and support the professional development of associates.
• Match associates’ skills and backgrounds to required work.
• Supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates using sound communication and motivational techniques.
• Implement a performance evaluation system to support recommendations for promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
• Implement a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading and ensure proper charges are billed appropriately.
• Establish a trip-reporting procedure and process reports from drivers and shipments.
• Ensure Department of Transportation reports are created and filed in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription benefits
• Discounted stock purchase
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off policy
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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