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JOB SUMMARY

This supervisor position is responsible for setting goals and achieving the goals of the department. Satisfying the customer with on-time deliveries and correct invoices. Managing the transportation department. (Employee evaluations, accidents, safety)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate with merchandising and sales for deliveries and backhauls. Organize with warehouse and production on orders. Scheduling drivers and routing. Training (safety, accident reporting, customer service). Overseeing paperwork (logs, pre-trip/post-trip inspections). Monitoring drive cam and coaching drivers. Truck maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Minimum High School with some college preferred. Experience 2-3 years' experience in driving. Supervisory experience a plus. Professional Skills Good communication (written and verbal) skills. Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Knowledge of DOT requirements. Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent people skills.

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Most important decisions made fully independently: Routing Employee Evaluations Disciplinary Actions Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required): Purchasing or Leasing or any new equipment. Addition to staff.

ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTING

Supervisor Title Warehouse/Transportation Manager Position Reporting to this Role Driver #LI-DL1