Transportation Supervisor

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply is seeking a Delivery Operations Leader to direct and coordinate the distribution center's delivery activities in Houston. You will supervise drivers, optimize routes, ensure hazmat/DOT compliance, and oversee fleet maintenance to drive efficiency.

You will coach and develop drivers, manage safety programs, and ensure records are properly kept, with travel and overnight stays kept to a minimum as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivery or logistics management.
• BS/BA in a related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of hazmat, DOT, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and train the delivery driver team.
• Ensure safety, hazmat and DOT compliance.
• Manage routes for cost-efficient delivery operations.
• Oversee routine vehicle inspections and record-keeping.
• Coach drivers and accompany routes for evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Hazmat/DOT knowledge

Route optimization

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Direct and coordinate the dedicated delivery operations at the distribution center, including direct supervision of the delivery drivers, route management, DOT and Hazardous Material compliance, and fleet maintenance.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Leads, directs and trains the delivery driver team. Ensures compliance with all safety, hazmat and DOT requirements. Manages routes to ensure the most cost efficient delivery operations. Oversees and performs routine vehicle inspection and maintains proper records. Coaches and develops delivery drivers, including accompanying drivers on routes for evaluation purposes.

Nature and Scope Experience provides solutions

Ensures that work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures. Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates' lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what we need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products - all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services - including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions - and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.'