Transportation Fleet Supervisor: Lead Delivery & Safety

DHL Supply Chain; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock purchase

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee truck fleet operations, ensuring high service levels and cost efficiency across national routes. You will maintain records, schedule deliveries, and lead drivers and clerical staff to meet objectives.

The role emphasizes fleet maintenance programs, safety, and continuous improvement of transportation operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• Experience in transportation and fleet management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the truck fleet to assure that high service levels are attained at minimum expense.
• Responsible for developing an accurate means of record keeping to effectively monitor shipments and drivers.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are effectively utilized by developing efficient delivery schedules.
• Implement an inspection program to safeguard the equipment and a maintenance program to keep equipment in effective operating condition.
• Recommend the appropriate specifications for new equipment.
• Recommend programs to the Transportation Manager on improving the operation of the fleet.
• Provide a level of delivery service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct the operations of the clerical staff and drivers to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Develop and maintain a productive work team by hiring, training, and professional development.
• Match the skill and background of associates to the work required.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques, supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates.
• Implement performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
• Implement a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading, making sure that proper charges are billed in the appropriate manner.
• Establish a trip reporting procedure and process the trip reports from all drivers and shipments.
• Assure the timely creation and filing of Department of Transportation reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee truck fleet operations, ensuring high service levels and cost efficiency across national routes. You will maintain records, schedule deliveries, and lead drivers and clerical staff to meet objectives.

The role emphasizes fleet maintenance programs, safety, and continuous improvement of transportation operations in a dynamic environment.