Transportation Supervisor

Industrial Metal Supply Co.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

Gas subsidy

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plans & 401k with company 


Job summary

Industrial Metal Supply Co. is seeking an Operations Leader to manage a region of branches in California and Arizona, directing outbound shipments and coordinating driver resources to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with company standards.

You will hire and train drivers, enforce safety protocols, monitor performance, and collaborate with branch teams and customers to maintain high service quality and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience directing shipments and driver management.
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate transportation operations.
• Strong communication with drivers, branch teams and customers.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and DOT/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, direct and control timely shipment of outbound orders.
• Coordinate incoming pick-up of material for customer service.
• Responsible for UPS shipments.
• Hire and train drivers on safety, daily and situational protocols, proper tie-down techniques, customer service, and order/delivery documentation.
• Monitor and assess the quality of delivery performance indicators for trucks; improve in-house processes for on-time, low-cost operation.
• Direct preventive maintenance program of trucks.
• Maintain drivers’ licenses and medical cards records.
• Understand CHP Pull Notice Program and DOT requirements.
• Ensure drivers complete Daily Driver Logs for long trips; records kept for 6 months.
• Ensure daily truck maintenance checklist is completed.
• Communicate with drivers to provide driver support and coordinate schedules.
• Investigate driver/truck incidents including citations or tickets.
• Provide counseling and performance feedback to drivers.
• Be teachable and follow detailed instructions; know when to ask for help; adapt to corporate changes.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Quality control

DOT compliance

Driver training

Safety awareness

Customer service

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

Industrial Metal Supply,founded in 1948, is a leading metals distributor with seven (7) locations serving California and Arizona. Joining our dynamic team will put you on the forefront of our company mission to solidify our position as the industry’sOne Stop Shopand resource forAll Things Metal.As a key contributor to our operations team, you will manage a region of branches and be a partner, with branch associates, branch management, and external customers. This role combines leadership, organizational skills, and quality control methodologies to ensure operational excellence and compliance with company standards and fulfills all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Plan, schedule, direct and control the timely shipment of outbound orders
• Coordinate incoming pick-up of material for customer service
• Responsible for UPS shipments
• Hire and train drivers on safety, daily and situational protocols, proper tie-down techniques, customer service, and order/delivery documentation.
• Monitor and assess the quality of delivery performance indicators for trucks. Improve on in-house transportation processes to increase efficient on-time and low-cost operation.
• Direct preventive maintenance program of trucks.
• Maintain a list of drivers’ valid license and medical card.
• Has a full understanding of CHP Pull Notice Program and DOT requirements.
• Responsible for the drivers completing the Daily Driver Log when they drive over 100 miles or over 12 hours. Records must be kept and accessible for 6 months.
• Responsible for drivers completing the daily truck maintenance checklist each morning prior to leaving the yard to make deliveries.
• Communicate during the day with drivers to:
  • Provide driver support with customers
  • Coordinate the schedule of second runs or pickups
  • Answer any safety questions that may arise while making deliveries
• Investigate IMS driver/truck incidents including legal citations or tickets in the course of delivery, accidents, property damage caused by trucks and material falling off the truck.
• Provides informal and formal counseling sessions with drivers as needed.
• Provides periodic feedback and evaluation of the performance of drivers in accordance with IMS policy.

• Ability to organize daily responsibilities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to take ownership of, and focus on critical initiatives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to interact effectively and across diverse cultures
• Strong detail orientation and understanding of safe work processes and procedures
• Strong customer, quality and results orientation
• Be teachable and be able to follow detailed instructions
• Know when to ask for help in completing tasks.
• Ability to support and adapt to change as the corporate environment and organization evolves

LIFE AT IMS

The Company strongly believes that the more diverse our team, the better our work will be. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and celebrate inclusion in all circumstances. As an employee, you can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• An attractive and competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for growth and development via work experience and offerings from our HR/People Resources team and Learning and Development program.
• Frequent in-office events, lunch and learns, volunteer opportunities, and more.
• A generous and well-rounded benefits program featuring Vacation, Sick Leave, gas subsidy, comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plans, 401k with company match, and much more.

The Company believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors and to pursue individual career growth.