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US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co)

Supervisor, Driver (Tu - Sat)

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A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.

$59,501 / year median in New Jersey

+7% projected growth

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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