Transportation Supervisor

DHL (Supply Chain)•Green Bay, WI

20d•$62,500 - $82,000

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, promotes efficient equipment use and maintenance, and ensures delivery service meets or exceeds customer expectations. The supervisor also directs clerical staff and drivers, develops the work team, and implements safety, performance, billing, trip-reporting, and Department of Transportation reporting processes.

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 an accurate record-keeping process to monitor shipments and drivers.
Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
Develop efficient delivery schedules to ensure tractors and trailers are effectively utilized.
Implement equipment inspection and maintenance programs.
Recommend specifications for new equipment.
Recommend fleet-operation improvement programs 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 a productive work team.
Match associates’ skills and backgrounds to assigned work.
Use communication and motivational techniques; supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates.
Implement a performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
Implement a driver safety program.
Process bills of lading and ensure charges are billed appropriately.
Establish trip-reporting procedures and process trip reports from drivers and shipments.
Ensure Department of Transportation reports are created and filed on time.