Transportation Supervisor

Position Summary:

To supervise the transportation department including set-up, dispatch, drivers, and scheduling. Special emphasis is placed on problems relating directly to drivers. Direct authority over drivers and dispatch/set up staff. Indirect authority over dispatch supervisor.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Assist in planning/coordinating the scheduling of deliveries.
• Monitor reports to ensure specific goals regarding speed, idle and RPM are being met by our drivers.
• Monitor the miles per gallon fuel consumption reports to ensure specific goals are being met. Train, coach and
• Counsel driver associates on Progressive Shifting Techniques to improve individual and fleet MPG.
• Handle phone calls and e-mail from retail customers regarding scheduling, load problems, missing products, special orders, dropping trailers, etc.
• Create Driver Schedules.
• Be available to handle problems/questions and help all associates with personal and professional issues.
• Supervise the dispatch function to ensure that proper procedures are being used to ensure fairness to all drivers (to include balancing of hours).
• Work with other supervisors and departments within the facility to maintain production standards set by the company.
• Complete vehicle and industrial accident reports.
• Complete asset inventory as needed. Manage assets daily.
• Participate in the monthly accident review committee meetings as needed.
• Aggressively pursue waste and inefficiencies in their operation.
• Act as "change agent" to drive "lean" education and utilization.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with TMS and supporting systems
• Familiarity/experience in a transportation/distribution environment
• Basic understanding of business financial reports and information
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
• DOT regulations (preferred)

Skills:

• Communication both verbal and written skills
• Leadership skills
• Conflict management skills

Abilities:

• Supervise or manage multiple tasks and shift priorities in fast pace environment
• Communicate and complete required record keeping functions
• Articulate and align associates with department and business goals
• Work needed schedule to perform assigned duties
• Ability to work in a –5 degree to 90+ degree Fahrenheit environment (temperature varies within each (department) for long periods of time

Education:

• High School Education or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 – 3 years transportation experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• South Portland, ME 04106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person