Transportation Supervisor

Deutsche Post; Ohio (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Stock Purchase Plan

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee truck fleet operations, drive efficient delivery schedules and maintain compliance with DOT reporting. You will lead drivers and clerical staff, ensuring high service levels while managing costs in a fast-paced environment.

Required: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and, ideally, experience in transportation and fleet management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee truck fleet operations to achieve high service levels at minimum cost.
• Maintain accurate files on vehicle use, condition and maintenance.
• Develop efficient delivery schedules and effectively utilize tractors and trailers.
• Implement inspection and maintenance programs to safeguard and keep equipment in good condition.
• Recommend equipment specifications and improvements to the Transportation Manager.
• Direct clerical staff and drivers to meet objectives and maintain productivity.
• Hire, train and develop staff to build a productive work team.
• Match employee skills to work, apply communication and motivational techniques.
• Implement performance evaluations and manage promotions and wage changes.
• Establish and enforce a driver safety program and accurate trip reporting.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Transportation operations

Staff supervision

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 requiredApply 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.