Drayage Operations Lead — Food Distribution & Compliance

Accurate Personnel; Franklin (KY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accurate Personnel seeks a Drayage Supervisor to oversee inbound and outbound drayage operations, ensuring timely container movement, accurate documentation, and carrier coordination across a regional food distribution network.

Responsibilities include scheduling, load planning, compliance with USDA/FDA and food safety standards, and collaboration with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain service levels. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Formación

• 3–5+ years of drayage/intermodal or port/rail logistics experience; food distribution or perishable supply chain preferred.
• Strong understanding of container operations, carrier scheduling, port/rail processes, and transportation documentation.
• Experience managing detention, demurrage, and carrier performance metrics.
• Proficiency with TMS, WMS, and container tracking systems.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Responsabilidades

• Drayage Operations Management — Coordinate container pickups, deliveries, and returns across port, rail, and yard locations; ensure movements align with production and warehouse needs.
• Carrier & Vendor Coordination — Communicate with dray carriers, brokers, and port/rail contacts to confirm appointments, resolve delays, and maintain service reliability.
• Scheduling & Load Planning — Build and manage daily drayage schedules; prioritize loads based on inventory requirements, expiration dates, and customer demand.
• Documentation & Compliance — Oversee bills of lading, container numbers, seal verification, and regulatory documentation; ensure adherence to USDA, FDA, and food safety standards.
• Exception & Delay Resolution — Troubleshoot port holds, customs issues, carrier delays, and equipment shortages; elevate critical issues to leadership as needed.
• Inventory & Yard Visibility — Maintain accurate container status, yard inventory, and movement tracking; collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure timely unloading and staging.
• Performance Monitoring — Track carrier KPIs, detention/demurrage exposure, and on time performance; recommend improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Team & Cross–Functional Support — Partner with warehouse supervisors, transportation planners, procurement, and quality teams to support operational flow and service levels.

Conocimientos

Drayage experience

Intermodal logistics

Carrier coordination

Documentation compliance

TMS/WMS

Problem-solving

Communication

Herramientas

TMS

WMS

Descripción del empleo

Accurate Personnel seeks a Drayage Supervisor to oversee inbound and outbound drayage operations, ensuring timely container movement, accurate documentation, and carrier coordination across a regional food distribution network.

Responsibilities include scheduling, load planning, compliance with USDA/FDA and food safety standards, and collaboration with warehouse and transportation teams to maintain service levels. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.