Transportation Supervisor

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the Western Hemisphere. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B - $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.

This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!

Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Transportation Supervisor to join our team. As a Transportation Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our transportation department, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods and personnel. This is a key leadership role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a team effectively.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing transportation support and overseeing the transportation processes in support of the objectives of the organization.
• Responsible for the planning, oversight, and management and coordination of transportation support operations to ensure smooth accomplishment of projects.
• Ensuring that all shipments are received on time and orders are delivered on time by following up with all parties ahead of time.
• Managing processes that determine the best mode of transport and select the best carrier to meet the OTIF (on time in full) requirement for shipments.
• Handle the transportation, organization, and safety by adequately scheduling staff, 3PLs, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Responsible for prioritizing work orders and organizing tasks based on shipment/order deadlines to create a plan or time-table for the movement of orders, drayage and light trucks; workforce and parts supply in compliance with the shipping requirements
• Responsible for the movement of materials to our warehouse and shipping of finished products to the end customer and coordinate with all concerned dept. in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Software Proficiency: MS Excel, Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or related software, showcasing technological aptitude.
• Experience: Over 4 years of hands-on experience in import/export operations or a closely related field, demonstrating a deep understanding of the logistics industry.
• · Education: Bachelor's degree in business or logistics.

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Pataskala, OH (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pataskala, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person