Operations Supervisor - Wentzville

Job Description

Job Description

AWCT is family-owned and operated. Our vision: We are the premier provider of finished vehicle logistics in the United States. Our mission: We take pride in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality service for every customer vehicle. Our values:  We respect each person's preferences and perspectives. The Regional Human Resource Manager (RHRM) guides, promotes, and supports these vision, mission and values.

AWCT is looking to hire a full-time Operations Supervisor for our Wentzville location. Apply for a quick response!

AWCT offers a generous benefits package supporting both physical and mental well-being. Benefits include health insurance for associates, spouses, and children; basic life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; EAP; auto discounts; fitness reimbursements; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; and several voluntary benefits. AWCT staff have paid holidays, vacation and sick accruals, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

Summary

This position is responsible for organizing and scheduling staff and directing the day-to-day operations of all rail, yard, and trucking functions.  This position is responsible for ensuring loading of vehicles onto rail cars and car haul trucks, as well as receipt/movement/storage of vehicles through efficient productivity of the work crews.  This position coordinates the activities of associates under the direction of the Terminal Manager to ensure a well-coordinated, productive, efficient operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of personnel to complete receipt/ movement/ storage, rail loading, pre-delivery inspections, and trucking operations in a productive cost-efficient manner.

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the operation

• Oversee vehicle receipt/movement/storage

• Oversee trucking operation

• Oversee pre-delivery inspections

• Oversee rail loading operations

• Assign personnel to job locations

• Ensure personnel have the support, tools, and supplies needed for production.  This includes purchasing and inventory of consumable materials when applicable

• Conduct audits and make suggestions for corrective action as needed

• Documents performance issues and coordinates all correction action with Terminal, Operations and HR Managers

• Observe and assist where needed

• Make appropriate changes to activities if needed

• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are followed

• Daily communication with leads, other staff, and office personnel to determine staffing, supply and operational needs, and ensure these needs are met.

• Responsible for ensuring new personnel receive the appropriate training

• Report accidents and injuries on appropriate forms and communicates the procedure to all appropriate customers/vendors and Company personnel

• Conducts accident investigations

• Responsible for safety programs to provide a safe, clean workplace for all personnel and within the regulations of local, state, federal, and regulatory standards

• Conducts time studies and man-minute reports and evaluates associates according to standards

• May assist in the facility budget process

• May interface with the Customer to ensure customer satisfaction; will generally defer most issues to Operations/Account Manager or Terminal Manager

• Conducts labor/materials cost analysis and coordinates rates with Terminal Manager.

• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

• Assists in equipment, facility, and Company vehicle maintenance

• May assist with property maintenance issues

• May perform other duties from time to time at the direction of the Terminal, District, or Regional Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• ​Ability to communicate with and deal effectively with customers, associates, and the public

• Ability to function effectively under pressure

• Knowledge and general ability to apply an understanding of invoicing/billing process, including an ability to perform routine business mathematics and understand accounts payable/receivable

• Ability to perform a variety of functions which requires considerable exercise of independent judgment

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

• Ability to produce accurate reports and information

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets

• Ability to pass driver's safety test at 80% or better

• ​High School Diploma, some college preferred

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated skills with MS Office; including intermediate excel and access skills  Internal and customer computer applications a plus; such as AS400/VIPS

• Thorough knowledge of operations and office practices, procedures, and equipment

• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule; with varying hours and days based upon operational needs

• Skilled in the proper use of English, including proper spelling and punctuation

• Demonstrated ability and experience of supervisory/management principles and practices

• Possess good planning, analysis, and organizing skills

• Drive vehicles with either an automatic or manual transmission

• Valid driver's license; good driving record and the ability to maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• ​Internal and customer computer applications a plus; such as AS400/VIPS

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AWCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class with respect to employment opportunities.