Night Freight Operations Lead

Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Balch Springs (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Supplemental coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises in Balch Springs, TX, seeks a Fleet/Logistics Supervisor to build strong driver relationships, optimize loads, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet service goals. You will ensure driver needs are met, oversee staffing, and maintain timely attendance within scheduled shifts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with logistics managers, adherence to customer expectations, and utilizing our systems to support efficient operations and driver satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills, proven management ability, and skill in operating a computer terminal and satellite communications system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs (home time, payroll, equipment issues).
• Partner with the Dedicated and Associate Logistics Managers to optimize driver loads based on origin, destination, freight type, miles, stops, directions, and driver needs.
• Understand and adhere to customer dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives to improve value for the Customer and Werner.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Work with the Dedicated Logistics Manager and/or the Operations Manager to fill and maintain a full board of drivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dedicated Logistics Manager.
• Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management ability

Computer terminal operation

Satellite communications system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Marketing or Transportation/Logistics

Job description

Werner Enterprises in Balch Springs, TX, seeks a Fleet/Logistics Supervisor to build strong driver relationships, optimize loads, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet service goals. You will ensure driver needs are met, oversee staffing, and maintain timely attendance within scheduled shifts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with logistics managers, adherence to customer expectations, and utilizing our systems to support efficient operations and driver satisfaction.