Transportation Supervisor

Veritiv Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Resource Groups

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Phoenix, AZ, to oversee daily operations of transportation and vehicle operators. You will ensure on-time delivery, supervise staff, and optimize route execution using established procedures.

The role requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and the ability to analyze data and generate reports. A related degree is preferred and a day shift is expected in this role.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related management or supervisory experience within a large organization preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred; High School Diploma/GED accepted.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and vehicle operators.
• Manage day-to-day transportation of goods and supplies using existing procedures and improve as needed for on-time delivery.
• Gather and summarize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Office and other systems.
• Lead and develop a team performing routine transportation tasks.
• Design monthly schedules and assign work to ensure high-priority tasks are completed.
• Promote a safety culture aligned with HS&E policies and train the team on safe working methods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Coaching/mentoring

Project planning

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for directly supervising and coordinating activities of transportation and vehicle operators.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage on a day-to-day basis the transportation of goods and supplies using existing procedures; review and recommend improvements to procedures to ensure on-time delivery of goods and supplies.
• Provide operational support by performing a range of route activities using existing systems and protocols.
• Gather and summarize data and prepare documents and reports using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Supervise and lead a team performing routine work.
• Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
• Maintain a culture of safety that follows the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace. Instruct the team in safe working methods and escape serious issues as appropriate.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Must be available to work day shift hours.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and conducting interviews.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to develop proficiency with company computer system is essential.
• Ability to motivate and develop direct reports.
• Strong planning, organization, and customer relations' skills are required.
• Experience and thorough understanding of warehouse, delivery, traffic operations and systems within a distribution setting, as well as government regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.).
• Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes.
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised.

Work Experience

• 5-10 years of related experience of successful management or supervisory experience within a large or national organization strongly preferred.

Education

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• High School Diploma/GED

Working Conditions

• Regularly working in outside weather conditions, exposure to extremes of temperature, visibility, wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, twist and carry 50-75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and skids weighing up to 2000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we're helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.