Fleet Operations Supervisor - Drive Transportation Excellence

DHL Supply Chain; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the truck fleet, ensure high service levels, and monitor shipments and drivers to minimize costs.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with preferred background in transportation and fleet management. The organization emphasizes teamwork, competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 401K plan, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in transportation and fleet management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the truck fleet to assure that high service levels are attained at minimum expense.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are effectively utilized by developing efficient delivery schedules.
• Implement an inspection program to safeguard the equipment and a maintenance program to keep equipment in effective operating condition.
• Recommend the appropriate specifications for new equipment.
• Recommend programs to the Transportation Manager on improving the operation of the fleet.
• Provide a level of delivery service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct the operations of the clerical staff and drivers to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Develop and maintain a productive work team by hiring, training, and professional development.
• Match the skill and background of associates to the work required.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques, supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates.
• Implement performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
• Implement a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading, making sure that proper charges are billed in the appropriate manner.
• Establish a trip reporting procedure and process the trip reports from all drivers and shipments.
• Assure the timely creation and filing of Department of Transportation reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the truck fleet, ensure high service levels, and monitor shipments and drivers to minimize costs.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with preferred background in transportation and fleet management. The organization emphasizes teamwork, competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 401K plan, and generous PTO.