Supervisor, Transportation

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the Shipping and Transportation Program, guiding daily operations and coordinating with plant management to meet safety goals. You will communicate with union hourly employees, schedule drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and report issues between plants and depots, with a focus on reliability and food safety.

The role requires leadership, strong attendance, and the ability to work flexible hours to cover off-shift breakdowns while

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a Transportation environment.
• 1 year of prior supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Proficient in Excel/Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Transportation department.
• Control inbound/outbound truck activity; schedule drivers.
• Ensure DOT regulations and OSHA safety policies are followed.
• Communicate transportation issues between plants and depots; act as liaison.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

DOT Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The supervisor oversees, guides and coordinates the Shipping and Transportation Program, and supports the plant safety goals (SQF, GMP’s, etc.) Control and Record inbound/outbound truck activity, perform additional transportation related activities as assigned by management. Knowledge of freight movement both TL & LTL helpful. Driver scheduling and routing experience required.

The individual is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Transportation department. They will communicate with union hourly employees, oversee the timely departure of both fresh and frozen trailers. This individual will also serve as a key point of contact for communicating transportation issues between plants and other depots.

The individual will serve as the key point of contact for the transportation drivers and be responsible for addressing issues as they arise. They will also be responsible for communicating issues with managment in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

Follow, maintain and evaluate trailer timing, transport driver timing and dock status.

Maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.

Required to come in during off shifts if needed for breakdowns and must be available to be contacted during off hours.

Complete daily paperwork including trailer inspections, schedules, logs and all other pertinent documentation information.

Ensure all employees, visitors, contractors and all other employees on the assigned shifts are following all Company and OSHA rules relating to safety, GMP’s, security and PPE policies and guidelines to keep the plant in compliance.

Ensure all Transport drivers are following DOT regulations.

Administer disciplinary action in accordance with Company policy when needed.

Notify the Plant, Shipping and Production Manager in a timely manner of all pertinent Transportation issues.

Notify the Quality Assurance Manager of any potential food safety risk.

Communicate and administer all Company policies and procedures consistently.

Work extra hours or extra day if necessary.

Commit to continuous improvement work team environment.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Relationship

Necessary to work as a team supporting and communicating properly with the other members of the shipping department.

Assists outside carriers as needed.

Works closely with leaders and management.

Physical Demands

Pushing, pulling, bending

Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pulling, climbing of machinery and/or trailers.

Work in high ambient temperatures

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Proficient in Excel/Word/Outlook

Professional attitude and appearance

Good communication and leadership skills

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Punctual with strong attendance history

3 years of experience in a Transportation environment

1 year of prior supervisory experience

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