Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics (Springdale, AR Terminal Office)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Transportation Fleet Leader in the United States to direct the Tyson Transportation fleet toward business and financial objectives. The role focuses on driver management, on-time service, asset utilization, and safety compliance, with responsibilities including load planning and trailer pool execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of Tyson transportation experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years Tyson transportation experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; SAP Transportation and Warehousing Systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position acts as a team leader providing functional supervision for other members.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• Resume required to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Driver management and supervision.
• On time service management.
• Asset utilization optimization.
• Driver safety and compliance.
• Load assignment and selection.
• Trailer pool plan execution.
• Driver expense management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Load planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Transportation and Warehousing Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: SUMMARY: This position is responsible for leading and directing the Tyson Transportation fleet to achieve business and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Driver management.
• On time service management.
• Asset utilization.
• Driver safety and compliance.
• Load assignment and selection.
• Trailer pool plan execution.
• Driver expense management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: 3 plus years Tyson transportation experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office is a plus; Tyson Business Computer Systems to include Sale Inventory SAP Transportation and Warehousing Systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisory: This position acts as a team leader providing functional supervision for other members of the work unit such as assigning work and training lower-level positions.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for our contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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