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Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Quality Custom DistributionRoseville, MN, US
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Description

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to work at our Roseville Facility in Minnesota.

Job Functions

  • Must be able to work holidays
  • Weekly pay
  • Benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities.

Competitive Salary, DOE ($72k - $82k Yearly)

Job Duties

  • Understand DOT rules and regulations
  • Great Communication skills are a plus
  • Knowledge working with CDL A Drivers
  • Use of Warehouse Management Systems to monitor, replenish, inventory, loading and dispatching routes. Transportation Systems, Samsara, Coretemp, Coretex 360
  • Strong leadership skills are a plus
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude are key

    • What are we looking for in a strong Transportation Supervisor?

    Good leadership skills, personable / good communication skills, strong relationship builder, multi-tasker, coach, fair and consistent management style, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), ability to use various platforms for information management (handheld scanners, phones, electronic log devices, etc.). Experience with Omnitracs and / or Samsara a plus.

  • Experience using Warehouse management systems
  • have the ability to coach, train, and handle day to day disputes
  • Be punctual, on time, and understand and align with our creed and values
  • No employment gaps with-in the last year and have 5 years of recent employment history.
  • Food distribution or similar distribution Supervisor experience preferred.
  • CDL A license a plus but not required.
  • Excel savvy and systems savvy experience preferred.

    • JOB SUMMARY :   Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs. (25%)
  • Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc. (20%)
  • Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing / maintenance provider for service and repair. (15%)
  • Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment. (20%)
  • Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required. (10%)
  • Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met. (10%)
  • Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

    • LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT RESPONIBILITY

    Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff.  Oversees operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

    PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

  • Budget
  • Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability
  • Customer and vendor relationships
  • DOT compliance
  • Teamwork within the department and across departments
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Safety of employees
  • Safety of facility and transportation equipment
  • AIB rating

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :   Education and experience equivalent to :

    Education / Certification :

    Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

    Experience :

    3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of (B / basic; J / journey; E / expert) :

  • DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)
  • Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)
  • On-board computer systems (J)
  • Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J)
  • Management / supervisory concepts and techniques (B)
  • Project management concepts and techniques (B)
  • Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
  • PC word-processing / spreadsheet software applications (B)
  • Scheduling and routing (B)
  • Computer-based routing systems (B)
  • Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B)
  • Regional geography and customer locations (B)

    • Skill and ability to :

  • Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees
  • Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues
  • Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
  • Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
  • Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports
  • Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
  • Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
  • Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed
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