Shipping & Logistics Supervisor — DOT Compliance

Tenneco; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Athens, Alabama, is seeking a production supervisor to lead hourly staff in a fast-moving plant, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time material flow.

The role focuses on supervising production personnel, enforcing DOT regulations, coordinating inbound/outbound freight, and maintaining packaging inventory. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Experience with chemical handling and hazardous materials is preferred, as is proficiency with computer systems and process discipline.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in the supervision of production personnel and processes.
• Experience with DOT laws and regulations preferred.
• Experience with chemical and/or hazardous waste transportation and handling preferred.
• Experience and competence with computer systems a must
• Ability to enlist the cooperation and support of peers, and work as a member of a team.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, directs, disciplines, and generally supervises hourly employees.
• Stays current with all related DOT laws and regulations and ensures complete compliance.
• Works with customers, vendors, and internal personnel to ensure efficient use of inbound and outbound freight.
• Resolve any disputes related to freight damage claims.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of packaging supplies and manages the system discipline to ensure that the proper supplies are available when needed.
• Understands the product flow throughout the plant and manages the pick-up and delivery of production materials to the production areas.

Skills

supervision

DOT regulations

chemical handling

computer systems

teamwork

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tenneco in Athens, Alabama, is seeking a production supervisor to lead hourly staff in a fast-moving plant, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time material flow.

The role focuses on supervising production personnel, enforcing DOT regulations, coordinating inbound/outbound freight, and maintaining packaging inventory. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Experience with chemical handling and hazardous materials is preferred, as is proficiency with computer systems and process discipline.