Transportation Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or at least 1–5 years of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of transportation and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, and FDA regulations, and willingness to become certified in one or more areas as necessary.
• Excellent talent management and team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, specifically with external clients.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TMW and People Net.
• Bilingual English/Spanish at select locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision to coordinators, clerks, spotters, and drivers.
• Manage driver scheduling and payroll data.
• Coordinate load completions and enter data into TMW.
• Coordinate customer invoicing with managers and reconcile common-carrier invoices and approvals.
• Ensure efficient equipment utilization and coordinate equipment maintenance with management and fleet.
• Draft and submit daily end-of-shift reports.
• Recommend and work on initiatives and programs to improve operations.
• Communicate daily with coordinators and drivers about service issues, workload forecasts, and pertinent company information.
• Assist with developing programs to train and motivate personnel and increase effectiveness.
• Assist with developing programs for new personnel and ensure onboarding procedures are followed.
• Maintain sound human resources practices with direct reports and ensure adherence to corporate and department policies and procedures.
• Work with Management and Human Resources to resolve employee relations issues, discipline actions, problems, and terminations.
• Provide feedback, coaching, guidance, and recognition to support personnel skill development.
• Participate in employee development and talent selection.
• Provide regular coaching and constructive performance feedback; prepare and deliver hourly performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records and stay current on relevant information, tools, and systems.
• Ensure the work area operates safely, cleanly, and efficiently to meet service standards.
• Support safety programs and OSHA/DOT compliance.
• Follow documented processes for reporting, analyzing, and following up on employee injuries and accidents.
• Ensure employees complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections and review them.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401k plan
• Wellness program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Annual discretionary bonus targeted at 8%