SR Route Supervisor

Universal Logistics; Ankeny (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

401K

Vacation

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Route Supervisor in Ankeny, Iowa. In this role, you will supervise and manage drivers while ensuring operational goals are met. The ideal candidate will have at least 0-3 years of experience in logistics and effective communication skills. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, this position provides an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience in dispatching, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor Company and agency drivers.
• Schedule employees and equipment, ensuring driver productivity.
• Enforce quality and safety compliance, as well as company policies.
• Communicate effectively to customer and senior management.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong work ethic

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

SR Route Supervisor page is loaded## SR Route Supervisorlocations: UD-ANKENY, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR120341Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!If you are looking to enhance, change, or even start your career in the logistics and supply chain field, we have the position for you! Our Route Supervisors play a pivotal role in the overall success of our operations in being the face of the company to our various customers. One would be tasked with dispatch and transportation management as well as supervising and leading our general workforce to meet operational goals.Universal Dedicated, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. (ULH), is a leading edge asset-light logistics provider. We offer a comprehensive suite of supply chain solutions providing transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services across the globe. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings. Currently, Universal Dedicated, Inc. is seeking Route Supervisor candidates for our transportation operation where we directly service a major automotive company in the area!**Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:*** Supervision and monitoring of Company and agency drivers* Employee and equipment scheduling, ensuring driver productivity* Monitoring customer material flow* Enforcing quality and safety compliance, as well as company policies and procedures* Communicating effectively and accurately to customer and senior management**The ideal candidate should possess the following:*** 0-3+ years of experience in a dispatching, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment* Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required* Effective oral and written communication skills* Problem solving and analytical skills* High attention to detail* Strong leadership skills* Ability to work in a fast paced environment* Strong work ethic, ability to multitask* A competitive and career oriented mindsetWe offer a competitive base salary and benefits package including major medical, dental, 401K, and vacation in addition to offering upward mobility within the company. If you are an energetic, self-motivated individual with the drive to become part of a growing organization, do not hesitate, respond today!