Transportation Supervisor

M S International, Inc; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses or commissions opportunities

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MSI is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations, route planning, and courier staff. The role includes safety compliance, staffing, training, payroll processing, and collaboration with vendors to maintain the fleet.

This position requires experience with routing software, WMS, and driver coaching, and reports to the Logistics leadership in Orange, CA. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, with a comprehensive benefits package, and MSI’s long-standing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 1–2 years warehouse experience.
• 1–2 years dispatch and/or fleet experience.
• 1+ year routing software experience (e.g., Descartes).
• 1+ year WMS experience.
• 1+ year training drivers on safety/productivity.
• 1+ year implementing efficiency/safety programs.
• Experience with change management and conflict resolution.
• Experience analyzing data and creating process reports.

Responsibilities

• Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries using routing software.
• Monitor FMCSA/DOT compliance for drivers and vehicles.
• Provide performance and safety feedback to drivers.
• Arrange preventive maintenance for equipment per guidelines.
• Investigate incidents and improve safety procedures.
• Promote safety culture across MSI vehicles and drivers.
• Manage documentation for outbound freight and compliance.
• Coordinate with planning, projects, and line management.
• Plan and manage staff to align with standards.
• Partner with warehouse, sales, and supply chain to optimize performance.
• Coordinate with carriers for loading and shipping instructions.
• Handle additional duties as required.

Skills

Dispatch & fleet experience

Routing software

Warehouse Management Software (WMS)

Driver training & coaching

Change management

Data analysis & reporting

Safety & compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

The Transportation Supervisor oversees daily transportation operations and courier staff. Manages safety, route planning, personnel scheduling, and workload assignments. Responsible for training, recruiting, counseling, coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews. Processes and approves payroll, time-off requests, and exceptions. Communicates changes, initiatives, and program rollouts to frontline staff. Collaborates with outsourced vendors to maintain the fleet. Ensures compliance with DOT, IFTA, and IRP reporting and requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries using strategic routing software.
• Monitor transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for drivers and vehicles (Hours of Service, GVWR, DQ files, medical and license expirations).
• Provide performance and safety feedback to drivers aligned with company goals.
• Arrange and schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment and delivery vehicles based on FMCSA and manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct internal investigations to identify root causes of transportation incidents and improve safety procedures.
• Promote and maintain a safety-focused culture across all MSI vehicles and drivers.
• Collect, upload, and store documentation related to outbound freight, driver compliance, and vehicle maintenance in accordance with DOT and company policies.
• Manage operational aspects of transportation projects and act as liaison among planning, project teams, and line management.
• Plan, organize, and manage staff to ensure work aligns with organizational standards.
• Partner with warehouse, sales, and supply chain personnel to optimize performance.
• Ensure branch distribution needs are met based on personnel requests.
• Coordinate with carrier representatives for product loading and shipment instructions.
• Perform additional duties as required or requested.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
• One (1) to two (2) years of warehouse experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of dispatch and/or fleet experience.
• One (1) plus year experience using routing software (e.g., Descartes Routing Software).
• One (1) plus year experience using or interacting with Warehouse Management Software (WMS).
• One (1) plus year experience training and coaching drivers on safety or productivity (e.g., Lytx Drive Cam Software).
• One (1) plus year experience implementing or creating programs to improve efficiency, safety, or company goals.
• Experience with change management and conflict resolution leadership styles.
• Experience analyzing data and creating reports for process improvement.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.

The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward our employees. Benefits may include referral, holiday, and annual bonuses or commission opportunities; annual merit-based increases; Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability; company-paid Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k) plans with company matching contributions; charitable donation matching programs; and free company-sponsored tutoring.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.