Area Transportation Supervisor

This range is provided by Confidential Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Job Summary The Area Transportation Supervisor oversees supply chain, driver, and fleet management to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing truck routes, logistics relationships, budgets, and supporting market expansion. They recruit, train, and evaluate drivers, ensure HR and DOT compliance, and manage fleet maintenance and cost-effective programs. Supply Chain Management Manage protocols for creating truck routes to ensure cost-effectiveness, safety, and customer satisfaction. Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers to ensure that goods are loaded and delivered on time, ensuring retail stores have a consistent supply of product. Manage the budget for assigned locations, including vehicle maintenance and repair costs, fuel expenses, and employee salaries and benefits. Support the company's strategic goals of expanding. Oversee driver and fleet technology to optimize usage and ensure the company is achieving maximum value from all tools, resulting in improved efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. Driver Management Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of drivers, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to operate safely and efficiently. Provide constructive feedback on performance to all personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Fulfill Human Resources responsibilities and drive initiatives within the facility, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Conduct investigations into driver performance, property damage incidents, and other employee matters, ensuring appropriate resolutions. Complete and deliver comprehensive employee reviews, providing meaningful feedback and setting development goals. Manage performance metrics and tools to evaluate driver efficiency, safety, and service. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations for the company fleet. Train and manage Head Drivers to work with drivers and fleet vehicles in accordance with company guidelines and policies. Fleet Management Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures for the management of the company fleet, including vehicle maintenance and repair, driver safety training, and fuel management. Collaborate with local maintenance shops to ensure that all vehicles receive timely and accurate service. Implement cost-effective programs for fueling, tolls, and permitting for the company fleet. Ensure compliance of safety programs and training sessions for all drivers. Ultimately improving safety performance and driving down accident and insurance rates. Qualifications Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field (a plus). Have 6+ years of management experience in driver management, fleet management and logistics. Experience in last mile or direct to consumer trucking operation. Demonstrate strong exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, etc. Exhibit excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Display excellent communication, management, coaching, and organization skills. Be self-directed, with the ability to communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate change. Be comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels. Possess project management skills. Exhibit a willingness to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities. Demonstrate accountability and ownership, initiative, and leadership skills. Show proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present solutions clearly and effectively. Physical Requirements Ability to Safely Perform Job Functions: Capable of safely and effectively performing essential job Ability to travel to Red White & Blue locations in the states of: Michigan and Pennsylvania functions in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements. Physical Strength: Must have the ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs, frequently exert up to 25 lbs. of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects. Endurance: Able to stand for extended periods of time. Manual Dexterity: Proficient in performing repetitive motions such as extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction and working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Fine Motor Skills: Skilled in tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Balance and Agility: Capable of maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, as well as maintaining balance when performing agile tasks. Visual Acuity: Possesses clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more. Footwear: Required to wear closed-toe shoes for safety purposes. Repetitive Tasks: The job involves regular repetitive motions. Atmosphere: The work environment is dynamic and characterized by a consistently busy atmosphere. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy environment is essential for this role. Noise Level: The work environment is noisy due to the bustling activity on the sales floor and the production area. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a noisy environment is a requirement for this role. Lighting: The work environment is characterized by bright lighting throughout the front and back of store, which is integral to our operational requirements. Due to the nature of our operations, the ability to work effectively in a bright environment is a requirement for this role. Interactions with Others: The role involves regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement for this role. Flexibility: The nature of this role requires a high degree of flexibility. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs. Employees are expected to work in all areas as assigned, contributing to a well-rounded and collaborative team environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, General Business, and Supply Chain Industries Retail and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage #J-18808-Ljbffr