Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of planning, scheduling and tracking the transport of raw materials and finished goods via over-the-road tanker, dry van and refrigerated trailers to suppliers and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. This role is with Mobren in Sioux City Iowa.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor opportunities and issues concerning inventory movement and operational activities-including supplier-to-plant, plant-to-warehouse and inbound/outbound freight- to ensure all drivers (company and third-party) comply with policies, procedures, safety standards, DOT requirements and other applicable government regulations.
• Direct activities regarding performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, trucks and facilities.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees driver operations while coaching, training, and developing staff; manages performance through regular evaluations, sets clear objectives, communicates policies and expectations, and promotes a positive, accountable work environment.
• Track expenditures and other financial information that accurate data is available to analyze fleet efficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor annual budget providing quarterly budget reports/forecasts against AOP.
• Recommend capital expenditures/coordinate sale of surplus/obsolete equipment.
• Directs activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking 3rd party fleet contractors and associated equipment.
• Serve as point-of-contact for all drivers.
• Administer driver payroll system and fleet maintenance program from the ELD system.
• Maintain driver qualification files, audit driver hours, scan and store electronic documents with indefinite retention of files.
• Monitor driver vehicle inspection reports (E-DVIRS) and hours of services requirements.
• Coordinate monthly safety meetings and annual refresher courses for driver continuous training and learning.
• Adheres to established work schedules in a consistently reliable manner and performs job responsibilities and delivers work products on a dependable and timely basis.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with SPL- EHS Manager and Mobren Operations team to determine causes of transportation near misses and accidents. Make recommendations to improve safety procedures.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and 5 years of experience preferred