Transportation Supervisor

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in North America is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee drivers, dispatch, routing, and tracking transport operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and Lean program adherence.

You will investigate issues, work with management to shape policies, and maintain safety standards. The role involves direct work around motor vehicles and requires drug testing due to safety sensitivity, with certifications like CTPAT and ISO being maintained.

Qualifications

• Supervise transportation operations and ensure efficient dispatching, routing, and tracking.
• Strong knowledge of trucking regulations and safety requirements.
• Proven time management, coordination, and communication skills; analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise company drivers and activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper issues.
• Collaborate with managers/staff and customers to formulate and implement policies and goals.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, safety rules, and Lean program.
• Obtain freight rates for inside sales comparison.
• Arrange trucks for delivery to customers.
• Promote safe work activities through audits and meetings; maintain certifications (CTPAT, ISO).
• This is a position that works directly on or around motor vehicle equipment.

Skills

Transportation supervision

Regulatory knowledge (trucking)

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just‑in‑time" or "just‑in‑sequence".

Copper and Brass Division

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Your responsibilities

Supervise the transportation operations within a facility or across facilities, as determined.

Job Description

We are hiring $65,000-$70,000 based on experience

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise company drivers and activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper issues.
• Collaborate with managers/staff members and customer to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with government regulations, administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and Lean program.
• Obtain Freight rates for inside sales comparison.
• Arrange trucks for delivery to customers.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
• Maintain CTPAT and ISO certifications.
• This is a position that works directly on or around motor vehicle equipment.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree or some college in pursuit of same is preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience in a management or supervisory role.
• 3-5 years prior experience in the transportation industry.
• Solid knowledge of government regulations within the trucking industry.
• Strong time management and coordination skills, verbal and written communication skills, and critical thinking/problem resolution ability.
• Safety Mindset.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].