Transportation and Shipping Office Supervisor

Description

• Oversees labor hours and prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
• Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, preferred work methods, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service.
• Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).
• Work from orders and/or analyze requirements to choose the appropriate carriers and coordinate with vendor/customer traffic departments to confirm deliveries and shipments.
• Communicate in a manner that supports production and timely delivery of finished goods.
• Performs supervisor functions that assist the transportation manager with personnel administrative functions (e.g. training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting; suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes.
• Work in conjunction with the Customer Service and Accounting departments to determine priorities and track shipments, and verify that shipments were sent and received.
• Analyze invoices to reconcile detention and mileage costs with internal records and validate freight claims with company carriers.
• Coordinate with various departments to monitor the timeliness and accuracy of shipments and deliveries.
• This role confers with managers, technicians, production personnel, and supply chain personnel.

Requirements

• Ability to use computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual production equipment.
• At least one year of experience managing an hourly workforce preferred.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work accurately at pace, in a methodical and tidy manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify nonconformance and notify management of issues.
• Sense of Sound (within normal range) and touch
• An Associate’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain related area of concentration
• Strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and a team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
• At least two (2) years of transportation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Ability to read and interpret documents and reports.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• TMS experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) match
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 4 Floating Holiday’s
• Professional training and development
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Competitive compensation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance