Transportation Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain; Green Bay (WI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to manage truck fleet operations, ensure service levels, and monitor shipments. This role emphasizes safety, maintenance, and efficient scheduling within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and prior transportation and fleet management exposure. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth within DHL’s

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the truck fleet to ensure high service levels at minimum expense.
• Develop an accurate record-keeping system to monitor shipments and drivers.
• Maintain files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are efficiently utilized with delivery schedules.
• Implement an inspection program to safeguard equipment and a maintenance program.
• Recommend specifications for new equipment.
• Advise Transportation Manager on fleet operation improvements.
• Provide delivery service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct clerical staff and drivers to achieve objectives.
• Hire, train, and develop staff to build a productive team.
• Match associates’ skills to work requirements.
• Apply communication and motivational techniques; supervise and discipline subordinates.
• Implement performance evaluations for promotions and wage decisions.
• Implement a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading and ensure proper charges.
• Establish trip reporting procedures and process trip reports.
• Ensure timely creation and filing of DOT reports.

Skills

Fleet management

Transportation operations

Leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Transportation Supervisor role has a national salary range of $62,500 - $70,000.

For roles within California the range is $70,304 - $82,000 and Washington is $80,169 - $82,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, 401K and a generous PTO policy.

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain, and at DHL Supply Chain you are a part of everyday life; because a storm or the breakdown of a truck shouldn’t stop our customer’s products from getting to the consumer when they need them the most. Working in transportation, you will be a part of our business. All members of our transportation teams ensure that the supply chain doesn’t break. They work tirelessly with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are looking for a good challenge to grow your career in transportation; DHL has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

• 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

Required Education And Experience

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

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.