Transportation Supervisor

Minneapolis Glass Company•Minneapolis, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Minneapolis Glass in Brooklyn Park, MN is hiring a hands-on Transportation Supervisor to join our Glass Operations Team. This role involves leading our delivery operations team, managing transportation schedules, optimizing delivery routes, and overseeing a fleet to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable service to customers. The ideal candidate will apply their DOT and transportation safety knowledge in supervising a skilled team of Drivers at a rapidly growing company. This is a supervisory position within a custom glass fabrication & construction company.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
3-5 years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, warehouse, or delivery operations.
3 years of transportation scheduling, route planning, or dispatch operations.
Solid knowledge of DOT and transportation safety regulations.
Proficient with computers and inventory/transportation management software and systems including GPS.
Experience in managing vehicle maintenance programs and scheduling transportation.
Must be physically capable of performing the work, including the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted.
Must have a valid license.
Excellent communication skills.
Accountable and willing to take the initiative to solve problems.
Eager to teach others, organized, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Associates/Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.
Current CDL or prior CDL driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing 5-7 drivers to achieve strong safety, customer service, and on-time delivery performance.
Proactively engaging in anticipating problems and finding solutions.
Managing all transportation scheduling.
Optimizing delivery routes to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Managing the fleet of 15 CDL and non-CDL vehicles, including vehicle preventative maintenance, repairs, and scheduling drivers for efficiency, safety, and compliance with all DOT regulations.
Ensuring product is received and loaded according to schedule using business processes and inventory/transportation management software.
Ensuring customers receive their quality glass product on time via will-call or delivery.
Creating a healthy and open work environment by being a role model and ensuring company vision and core values are lived.
Communicating effectively to form strong relationships with customers, vendors, and the team.
Championing continuous improvement for Minneapolis Glass.