Transportation Supervisor

Overview

Saddle Creek Logistics Services promotes a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. We provide opportunities to enhance skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. Join our family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Department: Transportation Operations

Location: La Vergne, TN

Shift: Non-traditional schedule that includes weekend shift with flexibility needed as the workload demands

• Hours:
  
  12:00pm – 8:00pm
• Work Days:
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
• Days Off:
  Tuesday, Saturday

• The Transportation Supervisor is the key operations link between the organization, drivers/owner operators, and customers. The primary responsibility is to lead and supervise driver associates to achieve superior customer service and KPI goals.
• This is a “hands-on” position that includes being responsible for handling loose freight, loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products into and out of a distribution center/warehouse onto and off of box trucks.
• Managing the box truck drivers' work out of the location, including client communication, systems management, and route completion.
• Manage safety and compliance around box truck operations
• Work as a backup driver for a non-DOT, 26-foot box truck
• Safely drive a commercial motor vehicle (Box Truck)
• Safely Operate a Lift Gate
• Daily execution of the operating plan, equipment utilization, safety, hours of service, and fuel efficiency
• Use and ensure that the TMS, Truck Mate, and People Net systems are updated accurately and promptly
• Primary on-site supervisor to solve customer service, equipment, driver, and warehouse issues
• Assists the Operations Manager with managing warehouse and transportation operations
• Administrative functions such as billing, invoicing, and driver pay
• Maintain compliance with all DOT and company safety regulations

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3-5 years leading and supervising drivers in a truckload, LTL, or parcel environment preferred
• Ability to build credible relationships with drivers and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to evaluate alternatives to make the best overall value decisions, considering cost, customer expectations, driver needs, and other factors
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong computer skills
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment and deal with a variety of issues in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Solid judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team
• 12 months of experience driving a Box Truck within the last 3 years, or the ability to learn to drive a box truck
• Valid Driver's License
• Class A CDL or Class B License is optional
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a road test
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card
• Ability to learn and become an accomplished user in transportation management and other systems
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner
• Ability to load and unload freight at assigned locations
• Ability to maintain all DOT required documentation
• Ability to adhere to DOT Rules and Regulations
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. and push/pull up to 50 lbs.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement training and experience

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability. and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.