Fleet Supervisor

Canfor; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Fleet Supervisor to oversee drivers, equipment, and the shipment of wood products at designated locations, driving productivity, safety, and driver retention.

You will collaborate with sales, procurement, safety, and driver services to recruit, onboard, train, place, and pay drivers, while ensuring DOT compliance and leading a high-performing team for continuous improvement in NSE’s flatbed division.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience with commercial motor vehicles and drivers; management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drivers, equipment, and shipment of wood products at designated locations.
• Generate and share reports on team performance, productivity, and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate logistics, sales, procurement, operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team; mentor and foster a positive work culture.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, placement, and driver pay with Driver Services.
• Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with DOT and other regulations.
• Partner with managers on safety issues and continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Time management

Strategic thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree in logistics or related field

Job description

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The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and leading their designated fleet assets & drivers to achieve elevated levels of productivity, safety, service, and driver retention. The fleet supervisor must work effectively with internal stakeholders such as sales, procurement, safety, and driver services to ensure the delivery of wood products while upholding the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/oversee drivers, equipment, and shipment of wood products at designated locations
• Generate, monitor, and share reports on team performance, productivity, and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordination and alignment between logistics, sales, procurement, operations, and other relevant departments.
• Provide effective leadership while building and leading a high-performing team. Mentor, motivate, and develop employees while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Responsible for collaborating with Driver Services to recruit, onboard, train, place, and pay drivers.
• Monitor drivers to ensure optimal performance and compliance with all local, state, and federal (DOT) laws and regulations.
• Work closely with other managers and staff on all safety-related issues.
• Responsible for coaching of drivers on safety events, observations, and complaints. Will also assist with progressive discipline as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, managing risks, and implementing safety standards in NSE’s flatbed division.
• Maintain a focus in continuous improvement of New South Express’ business model

Education & Experience

• Post-Secondary degree, preferably with a focus in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a related field
• 1-2 years’ experience in working with commercial motor vehicles & drivers, management experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills and solid background working with modern office software and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to build, lead and retain a successful team.
• Well organized, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple time-sensitive tasks successfully.
• Strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor?

We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, andindustry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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