Supervisor Transportation

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Possess Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred
A minimum of 4 years transportation/delivery experience required
1 year of experience managing an hourly workforce required
Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates
Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job
Must be able to perform all job functions safely
Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work
Understand and interpret DOT and other state and federal regulations

Directs and supervises the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates within the transportation department
Ensures all drivers and other transportation department associates are appropriately trained in job duties as well as safety and legal responsibilities
Anticipates, analyzes and troubleshoots problems with deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal solutions; and acts to implement same
Schedules drivers for routes based on division devised methodology
Conducts routine Safety and Driver Meetings
Create an atmosphere in which upward communication is encouraged and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives
Ensure maintenance of driver qualification files
Investigates all accidents, maintains an accident file, tracks causes and takes appropriate preventative action