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ORGANIZATIONAL IMPERATIVE :
The Switching Supervisor is required to perform supervisory and other management responsibilities while also performing yard management services in accordance with the best standards of the transportation industry and in compliance with FHI policies and procedures
SUCCESS FACTORS :
We will know the Switching Supervisor is successful when :
- There is year-over-year improvement in retention and turnover
- There is year-over-year improvement in DART rating
- Financial targets as determined by company leadership are met or exceeded
- There is year-over-year sustained or improved WC costs
- There is year-over-year sustained or improved direct wage cost
BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Ability to commit to requests for assistance and follow through to make sure that they are complete and escalate, as necessaryAbility to effectively organize, prioritize, and time manage workloadAbility to hold self and other accountable for high-quality, timely, and effective resultsAbility to mentor and assist direct reports to help achieve personal and professional goals by providing opportunities to learn new skillsESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Directs associate to perform operations safely and efficientlyUtilizes daily huddles with associates to ensure operating proceduresCommunicates with associates, host management, transportation partners, and FHI Leadership to ensure performance standards and goals are accomplishedProvides recommendations for hiring, promotions, and terminations of associatesMakes recommendations and implements changes for performance improvementMaintains safety mindset through daily safety inspections, adherence to safety policies, EHS Safety Audits, reporting potential safety threats; works with leadership to remedy threatening situationsMentors and trains new associatesComplies with and enforces time keeping policies and procedures. Conducts timekeeping audits and approves timeMoves trailers on property as directed by customer or systemsVerifies seals and performs load status yard checks, as required by facilityPerforms trailer safety checks including, but not limited to, sliding tandem axels, if requiredRed tags trailers if neededObeys applicable traffic laws while conducting operations on behalf of the customerObeys facility traffic and safety rules, as requiredComplies with appropriate training records and sign off proceduresParticipates in continuous improvement processesMaintains an effective Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) schedule for equipmentThis TTF is not a comprehensive list of tasks or activities, duties or responsibilities required of the associate. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time at the discretion of managementPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Warehouse work environment with varying temperatures, at both hot and cold extremesMust be able to operate a Switching Truck safelyUse of standard office equipment in typical office environment / conditionsQUALIFICATIONS : Education :
We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a requirement for success in this roleExperience :
Experience working with switching equipment and backing trailersExperience with leading a team to drive resultsExperience with performing the functions of the job for Spotter / Yard Switcher position in a distribution settingExperience performing safety checks and preventative maintenance inspections of switching equipmentKnowledge / Skills :
Knowledge of Spotter / Yard Switcher position, preferredAbility to read, write, and understand EnglishMust possess a current driver's licenseSafe driving recordAdditional Location :
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!