Transportation Supervisor

Central Garden & Pet; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pet products market is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Hamilton, NJ. The role involves managing transportation operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team of drivers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in transportation management and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as transportation manager.
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking transportation vehicle fleets.
• Plan, organize and manage the daily work of delivery drivers.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Motivational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Our Pet Segment is searching for a Transportation Supervisor in our Hamilton, NJ location. Plans, organizes, directs, manages, evaluates and is responsible for the operations of the transportation department. The Transportation Supervisor will be essential in assisting the Warehouse Manager.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Direct activities related to dispatching, routing and tracking transportation vehicle fleets
• Plan, organize and manage the daily work of delivery drivers to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or vendor complaints.
• Serve as contact person for all drivers within assigned territories.
• Conduct quarterly safety meetings with drivers
• Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules and government regulations.

• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings and meeting with individual staff members.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Work extended hours, outside of regular shift schedule, as required by operational needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• High School Diploma required, college degree preferred.
• Class A driver license
• 3-5 years' experience as transportation manager
• Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Microsoft Office Skills (especially Outlook, Word and Excel) required
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Effective team building skills, proven ability to deliver strong results, strong ability to multi-task and prioritize, and the ability to effectively manage conflict, and maintain strong employee relations.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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