BTI Solutions
• $80K — $95K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Key Responsibilities
1. Transportation & Production Logistics Operations
• Supervise daily shuttle, yard, switching, and internal transportation operations
supporting HMGMA production activities.
• Coordinate driver assignments, trailer utilization, and transportation schedules to ensure uninterrupted production support.
• Monitor trailer inventory, yard activities, dock operations, and returnable asset
movements.
• Ensure timely movement of automotive parts, racks, containers, and production materials between warehouses, suppliers, and production areas.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to prevent
production disruptions.
• Support contingency planning and operational recovery during production surges, equipment failures, and transportation delays.
• Act as shift leader during manager absences or off-shift operations.
2. Automotive Parts Transportation & Delivery Accuracy
• Review customer orders, transportation requests, production schedules, and delivery priorities before dispatching drivers.
• Verify that drivers transport the correct parts, quantities, and materials to designated production locations.
• Ensure drivers confirm destination accuracy, part numbers, packaging conditions, and delivery requirements before movement.
• Verify that all transported loads are properly secured and safe for movement within the facility.
• Monitor transportation activities to prevent misdeliveries, shortages, and production interruptions.
• Coordinate with customer representatives and plant personnel to resolve delivery discrepancies or operational issues.
• Investigate delivery errors and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain delivery accuracy records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Driver & Workforce Supervision
• Directly supervise drivers, yard personnel, and transportation associates.
• Conduct daily shift meetings, operational briefings, and safety discussions.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, productivity, and overall workforce performance.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist with onboarding and qualification of new employees.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and disciplinary recommendations.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and retention.
4. Attendance, Timekeeping & Payroll Support
• Review and validate driver timesheets, attendance records, break periods, and overtime hours.
• Monitor daily staffing levels and ensure adequate coverage for all operational
requirements.
• Ensure all timesheets are completed accurately and submitted in accordance with payroll deadlines.
• Track attendance trends, call-outs, tardiness, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments and shift coverage when operational needs arise.
• Escalate attendance or timekeeping concerns to management and support corrective action processes.
5. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Enforce company safety policies and HMGMA site-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct pre-shift safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations, OSHA standards, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Ensure drivers conduct required equipment inspections and report safety concerns.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational safety issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce operational risk.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and compliance inspections.
• Maintain a strong safety culture throughout the operation.
6. Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Serve as the primary operational contact for company personnel, and other operational stakeholders during assigned shifts.
• Communicate transportation status, delays, incidents, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, logistics, and customer teams to resolve operational issues.
• Escalate critical issues impacting production schedules or customer service levels.
• Support customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. KPI Management & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor operational performance against established KPIs.
• Analyze transportation performance, delivery accuracy, labor productivity, and
equipment utilization.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend operational
enhancements.
• Support cost-control initiatives related to labor utilization, overtime management, equipment usage, and operational expenses.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve service quality and
operational efficiency.
8. Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
• Review driver logs, attendance records, operational reports, and transportation data.
• Track daily operational KPIs and prepare management reports.
• Support billing verification and operational data analysis.
• Ensure accurate documentation of incidents, delays, customer issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist management with workforce planning and operational forecasting activities.
Required
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of transportation, logistics, manufacturing logistics, or yard operations experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and transportation safety regulations.
• Experience supervising hourly employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and shift coverage when required.
Preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of transportation, automotive manufacturing logistics, or yard operations experience.
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing environments.
• CDL-A license with practical yard or shuttle driving experience.
• Experience using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and operational reporting tools.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
• Transportation and logistics operations management.
• Automotive manufacturing logistics knowledge.
• Driver supervision and workforce management.
• Attendance and labor management.
• Customer service and stakeholder communication.
• KPI tracking and operational reporting.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility.
• Medical Insurance: 85% company-paid.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 80% company-paid.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD): 100% company-paid.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours annually.
• Sick Leave: 40 hours annually.
• Paid Holidays: 14 days annually.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match of up to 4%.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
1. Operational Performance
• Maintain ≥ 98% on-time transportation and shuttle performance.
• Maintain ≥ 99% production line delivery completion rate.
2. Delivery Accuracy
• Maintain 100% delivery accuracy for automotive parts transportation.
• Zero preventable misdelivery incidents.
3. Safety & Compliance
• Zero preventable safety violations or incidents.
• 100% completion of required safety meetings and compliance activities.
4. Workforce Management
• Maintain driver attendance rate ≥ 95%.
• Ensure 100% timely and accurate timesheet submission.
• Achieve annual retention targets established by management.
5. Customer Service
• Maintain customer satisfaction score ≥ 95%.
• Zero production disruptions attributable to transportation service failures.
6. Reporting & Administrative Accuracy
• Maintain ≥ 98% reporting accuracy.
• Submit required reports accurately and on time.
7. Cost Management
• Achieve labor utilization and overtime targets
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