Logistics Supervisor

Stella Jones Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee yard operations in Kansas City, MO or Cameron, WI. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient dispatching, route planning, and staff leadership.

You will manage drivers, coordinate with carriers, monitor DOT compliance, and drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high service standards. The position is office-based with potential for after-hours on-call support and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety-focused teams.
• Experience in logistics, dispatch, or yard operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize delivery routes and monitor yard operations.
• Dispatch drivers and carriers to ensure on-time service.
• Monitor DOT compliance and driver documentation.
• Maintain yard equipment and oversee maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Training / coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

The Logistics Supervisor at Stella-Jones oversees all phases of yard operations including staff, and dispatching to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently. Ensure that the yard operates both safely and environmentally compliant, while effectively and efficiently working within the guidelines of the administrative policies and procedures.

This role will be office-based in either Cameron, Wisconsin or Kansas City, Missouri.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimizing delivery routes for drivers before each shift. Looks for opportunities in efficiencies throughout the operation, delivery, yard and reports monthly on feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Responsible for monitoring all yard functions to confirm to company policies.
• Responsible for dispatching drivers/in-out bound carriers as need to supply on-time, cost effective service and coordinate with customer service, drivers, yard coordinators, and driver supervisor.
• Track truck movements to assure that we have a method of monitoring on time pick up and on time delivery.
• Communicate and resolve issues, problems and concerns with drivers and customers as it relates to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork, DOT, permits and other issues.
• Look for opportunities to use combined company drivers and contracted carriers to minimize freight cost.
• Defines high volume one and two way freight lanes and works to develop advantageous sourcing strategies for each specific freight lane
• On-call support for company driver questions and needs as they arise including 3rd party drivers and storm response team
• Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all yard equipment, reporting equipment problems, and adherence to the preventative maintenance program. This includes but not limited to daily inspections of truck equipment and works with 3rd party vendors to ensure proper maintenance.
• Responsible for yard inventory performing regular cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Partner with all internal corporate support resources to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations to achieve results.
• Responsible for Safety, DOT and yard OSHA awareness.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Management duties included supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.
• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, yard operations, fleet coordination, or a related operational environment; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience using SAP to support operational, inventory, shipping, receiving, transportation, or dispatch activities.
• Experience coordinating deliveries, dispatching company drivers and/or third-party carriers, and resolving transportation service issues.
• Working knowledge of DOT requirements, driver documentation, permits, and safe yard operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, service, and performance expectations.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work effectively with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and provide occasional after-hours or on-call support as business needs require.

Note: Employment at Stella-Jones is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.