Supervise all facets of driver and local fleet operations per policies and procedures set by the corporate office and regulatory requirements with a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, efficiency, and service. This may span multiple shifts. Day to Day Role Supervise and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Take ownership and demonstrate leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety, Quality, Service, Efficiency, and Employee Development
Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety
Establish an environment that encourages employee engagement, participation and teamwork within and between all departments
Provide continuous leadership and support to drivers to meet or exceed KPIs
Proactively seek and identify problems that need to be resolved and quantify the anticipated benefits of problem resolution
Facilitate problem solving by leveraging/modeling continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate root causes
Supervise, train and promote practices and processes intended to safely transport products and comply with appropriate laws and regulations, while meeting the company's quality and safety standards to serve the needs of our customers
Provide classroom instruction and on-road training to ensure driver performance meets regulatory compliance, policies, procedures, and safety culture
Administer, monitor, and/or distribute training material to ensure staff is meeting or exceeding training and safety standards
Monitor, review and maintain Hours of Service regulations
Facilitate driver safety meetings per Corporate guidelines
Understand, support, and follow management expectations in alignment with company value Core Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate must possess the following: 21 years of age minimum
High school diploma or equivalent
Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver License) and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment
Commercial Motor Vehicle driving experience
Display strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to identify issues, compare data, investigate, and resolve discrepancies
Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in logistics, supply chain, or related field of study.