Transportation Supervisor I - Birmingham, AL

Phoenix Metals Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company in Birmingham, AL, is hiring for a Delivery Supervisor. You will oversee day-to-day delivery operations, supervise drivers, coordinate routing, ensure safety compliance, and train staff to follow procedures.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, 0-5 years supervisory experience, knowledge of interstate transportation laws, and strong planning and communication skills. You will use a warehouse management system and manage backhauls and shipments.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• 0–5 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of interstate transportation regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery operations and staff.
• Schedule routes and coordinate loading and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Train, supervise, and coach drivers.
• Resolve issues during loading or delivery.

Skills

CDL Class A

Interstate transportation laws

Safety practices

Multi-tasking

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Job Summary

This job is in the Delivery family (Department), which includes positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work involving the planning, directing, or operating of transportation equipment and service, including positions involving responsibility for driving, loading, and coordinating delivery.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) Function in the JobMedium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating day to day delivery operations, supervising staff, ensuring appropriate training, understanding of processes, performance of duties and issues resolution.Assists staff with problems that occur during the loading or delivery of material.Coordinates activities of production and delivery.Implements compliance with company safety procedures pertaining to delivery.Ensures compliance with all government and traffic regulations including heavy weight permits, vehicle registration, and safety alert investigations.Reviews documents to ensure they are in accordance with transportation and shipment destination.Coordinates the scheduling or routing of equipment through approved locations for maintenance.Investigates complaints regarding lost or damaged material to determine responsibility.Follows company procedures to report any traffic incidents.Recommends measures to improve delivery methods and equipment performance.Suggests changes use of equipment to increase efficiency.Ensures staff have the information needed to do their job and follows up in a timely manner, as needed.Effectively leads group meetings with staff.Ensures that staff are fully trained for the job they are performing. Addresses staff situations appropriately, when required. Responsible for securing backhauls and managing routing and interpreting shipping order specifications, if needed.Supervise and assist drivers with flatbed load securement.Inspect equipment and coordinate equipment maintenance.Conduct safety training and coach drivers on safe driving practices including riding with drivers. Keep stock of maintenance/securement supplies.Run local flatbed delivery routes as needed. Estimated 35% of the time will be spent running delivery routes.Assist the Transportation Manager with routing. Using a warehouse management system, systemically opens/closes shipments and prepares accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.Communicates with customers for scheduling of shipments.Ensures the accuracy of all shipping documents.Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

0-5 years of relevant supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.High School / GED required.Valid Class A CDL required. Advanced knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to interstate transportation required.Knowledge of proper safety practices required. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.Ability to plan work and establish clear directions to set objectives and distribute workload for staff required.Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, train, and coach staff required. Ability to set clear expectations, follow through, and ensure expectations / accountabilities are met required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.