Transportation Supervisor

Deutsche Post; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Discounted stock purchase

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to manage truck fleet operations and ensure high service levels at minimal cost. The role emphasizes accurate record keeping, efficient scheduling, and compliance with safety and regulatory programs.

Responsibilities include supervising clerical staff and drivers, hiring and training, and implementing performance evaluations. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with preference for fleet-management experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck fleet operations to attain high service levels at minimum expense.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition, and maintenance.
• Ensure tractors and trailers are efficiently utilized by delivery scheduling.
• Implement inspection and maintenance programs for equipment.
• Recommend specifications for new equipment and fleet improvements.
• Provide guidance to Transportation Manager on fleet operations.
• Deliver service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Direct clerical staff and drivers to achieve objectives.
• Hire, train and develop staff; match skills to work requirements.
• Apply sound communication and motivational techniques; supervise subordinates.
• Implement performance-evaluation systems for promotions and wage changes.
• Establish a driver safety program.
• Process bills of lading with correct charges.
• Establish trip reporting procedures and process reports.
• Ensure timely filing of Department of Transportation reports.

Skills

Fleet management

Record keeping

Driver supervision

Team leadership

Training and development

Performance evaluations

Safety programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Transportation Supervisor

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.