2Nd Shift Yard Operations Supervisor

Carter Express/Carter Logistics

Job Description

Yard Operations Supervisor

Department: Document Control Job Status: Full-Time Reports to: Operations Manager II

POSITION SUMMARY

As a team member in the cross-dock operations, you will be a part of Carter Express’ competitive and lively work environment. Yard Operations Supervisors are the center of supply chain cross docking in the Carter Network and play a vital role in the manufacturing of popular brands of vehicles seen on the road today. This position requires attention to detail, ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Attention to safety and 5S standards are trained and required. Necessary processes to complete job are trained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, and direct work assignments to respective hourly personnel in the organization unit Document Control operations, while adhering to policy and procedure.
• Training and coaching of new and current team.
• Monitoring and coaching to obtain a safe and effective work environment.
• Organizing and planning operational coverage including weekend requirements.
• Covering vacation time or call offs.
• Management of inbound and outbound carrier compliance to customer plan.
• Communicate well with internal and external drivers and companies.
• Process paperwork, emails, and communicate between dock personnel and other facilities.
• Handle all department related phone calls.
• Work and collaborate with Dispatch by filing and processing paperwork.
• Communicating, to the Operations Manager II and other stakeholders, any gaps identified in the inbound and outbound equipment flow.
• Reporting out hiring needs with your supervisor and recruiting team.

• Adhering to regulatory standards.
• Training follow-up.
• Performs all other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the Cross Dock operation.
• Oversee eight shunt and shuttle drivers for your respective shift including accounting for them reporting to work and ensuring they have the information needed to move equipment.
• Establish a positive working relationship with drivers and office staff to reflect our cultural vision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years preferred experience in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain or warehousing. One (1) year of leadership experience preferred. Must have a close attention to detail. Must be able to work as a team and collaborate. Must be able to communicate and listen effectively to team members. Knowledge of standard warehouse and DOT policy preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise hourly staff within Cross Dock.

Manage small team of drivers on the yards.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Windows, HRIS systems, MS Office programs, and

applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer. Proficiency in email communication and reporting required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently close to moving material handling and over the road equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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.