Transportation Supervisor

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Housewares, LTD (doing business as Hansen Distribution Group) in Hawaii seeks a Transportation Supervisor to execute daily transportation plans, coordinate with carriers, and collaborate with warehouse, safety, and customer service teams to resolve issues that arise during plan execution.

The role requires 2–5 years in supply chain or related fields, a Bachelor's in Logistics & Transportation, and a second shift. Emphasis on safety, cost control, and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics & Transportation or related field.
• 2–5 years of supply chain or related experience.
• Familiarity with DOT rules and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day transportation plans and provide direction to carriers.
• Coordinate with warehouse shipping, receiving, safety, customer service, maintenance and routing to resolve issues.
• Monitor KPI and metrics to ensure carrier performance and service levels.
• Manage controllable costs including carrier costs, surge expenses, labor, fuel, and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Provide load statuses and updates to stakeholders and monitor yard operations and trailer availability.
• Ensure safety, timeliness, and quality in all carrier activities.

Skills

DOT rules

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Safety oriented

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Logistics & Transportation

Job description

Salary Range $60,330-$78,530

Position Overview

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the day to day operational plans set forth by the transportation department, while providing direction and support to dedicated carriers. The supervisor will also communicate and coordinate with other functional areas such as warehouse shipping, receiving, safety, customer service, maintenance and routing in order to handle and resolve any operational issue that may arise during the course of executing the plan.

Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring customers are serviced with optimal performance tracking of KPI and metrics to ensure dedicated carriers are providing adequate service
• Responsible for managing controllable costs, including, but not limited to, carrier cost, surge expense, supplemental labor, fuel economy and equipment R&M.
• Provide load statuses and updates to other functions to ensure key businesses partners are informed on the daily execution of the plan.
• Responsible for monitoring yard operations and trailer availability to align with warehouse needs.
• Observe and audit processes to ensure that carriers perform all required activities in a safe, timely and efficient manner. This includes conducting periodic customer visits, driver ride-a-longs, and dispatch office audits.

Travel Required:Yes

Environment Warehouse : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Familiar with DOT rules and regulations
• Special Skills : MS Office; Positive attitude; excellent communication skills; Successful working under pressure; proven leadership and motivational ability; Safety and Quality oriented; Detail oriented a must.

Physical abilities: : Other:

Years Of Experience 2-5 : Supply Chain or related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Logistics & Transportation
• Shift 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Company

Hawaiian Housewares, LLC

About Our Company

Hawaiian Housewares, LTD (doing business as Hansen Distribution Group) is part of the C&S Family of Companies, a leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions across the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with Hawaiian Housewares, LTD.

Hawaiian Housewares, LTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.