Supervisor, Transportation, HWAD

Dayzim; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 75,823,000 - 113,735,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity/parental leave

Paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann seeks an experienced Supervisor, Transportation to lead on-Depot movement of railroad equipment, vehicles, and handling gear at Hawthorne Army Depot, NV. The role ensures safe, compliant operations, directs dispatch staff, and maintains audit-ready records while meeting contract requirements.

The position requires 4+ years in transportation ops with supervisory experience, and the ability to obtain a Nevada driver’s license. On-site work and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in transportation management or related field.
• 4+ years in transportation operations with at least 1 year supervising or directing staff.
• Must complete AMC Regulation 350-4 training within 90 days of hire and maintain certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Nevada driver’s license unless physically unable to do so.
• Ability to work safely while managing hazards in transportation environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and direct dispatching and movement of railroad equipment, vehicles, and material handling equipment.
• Monitor asset utilization and maintain records for reporting, compliance, and continuity.
• Supervise transportation staff, assign work, provide direction, and monitor performance.
• Review methods and propose cost-effective, compliant transportation options.
• Identify safety, environmental, or operational concerns and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to ensure regulatory and contract compliance.

Skills

Transportation operations

Hazardous materials awareness

People leadership

Policy development

Operational problem solving

Business communication

Education

Associate degree in Transportation Management

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Supervisor, Transportation.

The Supervisor, Transportation oversees on-Depot transportation activities at Hawthorne Army Depot, including dispatching and movement of railroad equipment, vehicles, and Material Handling Equipment. This job supervises transportation employees, supports safe and efficient equipment utilization, and ensures transportation work meets Company, contract, state, federal, and applicable hazardous-materials requirements .

Position may require security clearance, consistent with contract requirements and government approval. U.S. or Naturalized citizenship is required.

This position is located on site in Hawthorne, NV.

As the Supervisor, Transportation, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Partner with the Manager, Supply Depot Operations to plan transportation activities, develop policies, and establish goals and objectives for on-Depot transportation operations. Ensure transportation practices support safe, compliant, and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and materials .
• Plan, schedule, and direct employees involved in dispatching and movement of railroad equipment, vehicles, and Material Handling Equipment. Monitor utilization of assigned transportation assets and maintain records needed to support reporting, compliance, and operational continuity.
• Supervise transportation employees, including assigning work, providing direction, monitoring performance, and recommending staffing or status changes as appropriate. Reinforce safety, ethical conduct, and Company policy expectations across assigned transportation operations
• Review transportation methods and recommend process improvements or more economical modes of operation. Coordinate with Supply Depot Operations and related functions to address transportation issues, reduce downtime, and improve service reliability
• Monitor and report potential safety, environmental, or operational concerns to appropriate personnel or departments. Support corrective action and ensure transportation activities are performed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, contract, Company, and applicable hazardous-materials transportation requirements. Support documentation, training, and communication needed to keep assigned transportation activities audit-ready and compliant.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Transportation operations knowledge sufficient to plan, schedule, and oversee on-Depot movement of railroad equipment, vehicles, and Material Handling Equipment.
• Hazardous-materials transportation awareness sufficient to support safe movement activities and compliance with applicable requirements.
• People leadership capability sufficient to assign work, supervise employees, monitor performance, and reinforce safety and policy expectations.
• Policy and procedure development capability sufficient to support Company, state, federal, governmental, and contract compliance requirements.
• Operational problem-solving capability sufficient to evaluate transportation methods, identify improvements, and support cost-effective movement of equipment and materials
• Business communication capability sufficient to provide direction, maintain records, coordinate with stakeholders, and elevate issues clearly and professionally

And if you have these qualifications:

• Associate degree in Transportation Management or equivalent combination of education and related transportation operations experience
• 4+ years of transportation operations experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory or work direction experience and exposure to hazardous-materials transportation requirements..
• Must satisfactorily complete the Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations required by AMC Regulation 350-4 within 90 days of hire. Maintaining current certification is a condition of continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada driver's license unless physically unqualified to obtain such a license.
• Must be able to perform work duties safely and effectively while remaining alert to work, safety, transportation, and environmental hazards.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the hourly pay range for this role is $55,040- $82,560. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.