Job Description
Carter Express/Carter Logistics
Job Description
OTR Supervisor
Department: Operations Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Operations Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires effective supervision of drivers, routes, and employees. The main responsibility is to meet operational and productivity goals to drive customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will successfully work in a dynamic environment that focuses on delivering continuous improvement to the customer and will oversee the development of new and current staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review staff performance and give appropriate feedback in a timely fashion
- Manage staff scheduling, vacations and payroll
- Coordinate daily tasks and activities
- Manage and retain a designated fleet of drivers.
- Manage and retain office employees.
- Can and will enforce company policies and expectations
- Create a safe and professional atmosphere for staff and drivers
- Build good relationships with employees-be approachable
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
DESIRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Leadership skills that will assist in developing staff members
- Dispatch and/or Customer Service Experience.
- Transportation experience preferred
- Motivational skills to encourage workers to achieve more
- Create a safe and professional atmosphere for staff and drivers
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Flexible scheduling when needed to assist in coverage of management vacation/time off/time away from the office
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four-year college degree can replace experience required.
- Two Year Commitment
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of management, operations, or customer experience preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise hourly staff within working location
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook email required. Knowledge of TMW software is a plus. Must have the ability to learn new programs as necessary.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Solid work history and willingness to successfully function in a team environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time position with an on-site requirement.
At Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Carter Express, INC/Carter Logistics LLC hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.