Transportation Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with associates, company leadership, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently with strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and active-listening ability.
• Ability to manage problems, think critically, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to drive process improvement and lead change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ownership and responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the required location.
• Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to read, communicate verbally and/or in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds/12 kilograms.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supervisors and associates are trained, competent, and understand how their work supports customer business objectives.
• Communicate specific and measurable performance standards.
• Interview hourly associates and provide hiring recommendations.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and performance; provide coaching and counseling.
• Motivate and engage associates through team accomplishments and recognition.
• Supervise customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch, documentation, and procedure control.
• Conduct team meetings and assist with training new associates.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to work methods to improve dispatch productivity.
• Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates are absent or using time off.
• Maintain working knowledge of site operating systems and ensure compliance and resolution of exceptions.
• Complete required records and reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including tracking MPG, returns, and damages.
• Manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and meet or exceed productivity targets.
• Align day-to-day management and associate activities with the location safety strategy.
• Provide safety communication, training, feedback, and direction; conduct safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Understand location-specific customer goals and work to meet or exceed expectations.
• Communicate the company's commitment to helping customers meet their objectives.
• Identify areas that could benefit from continuous improvement.
• Plan work assignments for effective use of fleet equipment.
• Ensure hourly associates understand safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Work with vendors to maintain equipment and with Penske Truck Leasing to complete preventive maintenance schedules.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and location performance.