Transportation Supervisor
Location
Coatesville, PA | United States
Job description
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
Assist in the execution of the daily transportation operations of a multi-temperature, technology-driven warehouse with a focus on safety and efficiency.
People or Process Responsibility: Yes
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees
- Execute company processes successfully to ensure 100% compliance
- Ensure annual performance goals are met or exceeded, including on-time dispatches, off-load rate, labor cost and product loss and damage
- Participate in the development of budgets
- Assist in developing and implementing the daily operating plan to include equipment maintenance and driver work schedules to meet or exceed our customers’ delivery needs
- Foster a work environment that maximized employee involvement, morale and engagement
- Provide development to driver and support staff
- Maintain and monitor food safety activities in compliance with company and customer standards
- Ensure compliance with company, state, federal and local policies, regulations, DOT requirements and safety/health standards
- Partner with the Transportation Manager to provide oversight to route planning and bid package development
- Promptly solve problems to the maximum satisfaction of our customer(s)
- Participate in, contribute to and potentially lead various committees, such as quality and safety
- Partner with Human Resources to ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the year and any employee concerns are promptly and appropriately addressed
- Be a champion of change
- Any other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of related leadership experience
- Self-motivated and disciplined team player
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast-paced environment
- Sound organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize and multi-task to ensure deadlines are met with an accurate work product
- Exhibit a sense of urgency and focus on results
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen
- Professional self-presentation
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate business needs, think proactively and respond appropriately
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with supply chain information systems, such as ATA, Paragon and JD Edwards
- Willing to work any shift and any schedule due to our 24/7 environment
- Must pass post-offer background check and drug test
Preferred Experience:
- College Degree preferred
- Food distribution experience a plus
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
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