Transportation Supervisor

Quality Custom Distribution; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead operations at its Aurora facility. This dynamic role involves supervising a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, and optimizing transportation processes for efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on fostering a positive work environment. The company values associate development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and educational assistance. Join a team that prioritizes growth and employee well-being in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Education reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in transportation or food distribution.
• Supervisory responsibilities in a union work environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day transportation functions for efficiency.
• Plans and monitors transportation operations and manpower needs.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Samsara

Coretemp

Coretex 360

XATA

CADEC

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a Transportation Supervisor over at our Aurora, Colorado, Facility

Please contact our recruiter Elliott (303-997-2657)

Shift: 4pm-4am Thursday-Saturday, with alternate Wednesday. 4pm-4am

Competitive Salary ($65K - 72K Yearly)

Job Duties

• Understand DOT rules and regulations
• Great Communication skills are a plus
• Knowledge working with CDL A Drivers
• Use of Warehouse Management Systems to monitor, replenish, inventory, loading and dispatching routes. Transportation Systems, Samsara, Coretemp, Coretex 360
• Strong leadership skills are a plus
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude are key
• Room for Opportunity and Growth
• Weekly Pay, Benefits after 30 days

JOB SUMMARY: Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

This position is Bonus Eligible.

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off, including paid leave (in compliance with state and local regulations), vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement. Associates accrue 48 hours of sick time off. Additionally, associates accrue 2 weeks of vacation time in their first year of employment with 9 holidays per year.

• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D), Retirement Plan.

• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses, or classroom development experiences.

• Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).

• Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base pay only

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs. (25%)
• Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc. (20%)
• Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair. (15%)
• Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment. (20%)
• Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required. (10%)
• Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met. (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONIBILITY

Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversees operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Budget
• Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability
• Customer and vendor relationships
• DOT compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Safety of employees
• Safety of facility and transportation equipment
• AIB rating

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)
• Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)
• On-board computer systems (J)
• Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J)
• Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (B)
• Project management concepts and techniques (B)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (B)
• Scheduling and routing (B)
• Computer-based routing systems (B)
• Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B)
• Regional geography and customer locations (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees
• Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues
• Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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