Traffic Supervisor

acehardware; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Monthly Pay

Incentive opportunities

18 days vacation

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous 401(k) retirement plan with a

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Birth/Adoption bonding PTO

Adoption cost reimbursement

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Illinois is hiring a Traffic Supervisor to oversee hourly staff, dispatch daily routes, and ensure DOT compliance and safe operations.

You will plan assignments, maintain driver files, handle payroll, review shipping notices, and support after-hours driver communications; Ace emphasizes strong safety culture and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours and schedule.
• Knowledge of Hours of Services rules.
• Familiar with Hazard Material information and regulations.
• Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) files and records on all drivers.
• Process and maintain driver’s payroll files.
• Audit daily logs and on time deliveries.
• Positive daily communications with customers.
• Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations.
• Responsible for after hours communication with drivers.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals.
• Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as loading or unloading of materials.
• Review orders, production schedules and shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems.
• Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to reports of emergencies.

Skills

DOT rules knowledge

Safety champion

Excellent communication

Payroll and payroll files

Microsoft Office

Planning/assignment of work

Driver qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this role

The Traffic Supervisor is responsible to supervise the daily activities of hourly traffic department employees including overseeing their daily dispatches, deliveries, and routines. Complete DMPS on a nightly basis with knowledge of cube limits and personal availability. Maintain driver qualification files and keep all drivers in Department of Transportation compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) files and records on all drivers.
• Process and maintain driver’s payroll files.
• Audit daily logs and on time deliveries.
• Positive daily communications with customers.
• Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations.
• Responsible for after hours communication with drivers.
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals.
• Direct workers in transportation or related services, such as loading or unloading of materials.
• Review orders, production schedules and shipping or receiving notices to determine work sequences and material shipping dates, types, volumes, or destinations.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems.
• Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to reports of emergencies.
• Assist in the planning of transportation routes.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, or facilities to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.
• Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.
• Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent previous experience preferred.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours and schedule.
• Knowledge of Hours of Services rules.
• Familiar with Hazard Material information and regulations.
• Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Compensation Details

$64,700- $69,500 per year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally‑owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.