Sierra Pacific Industries

Supervisor - Trucking

Sierra Pacific Industries$85K — $124K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years' experience in transportation operations or timber products industries
  • Prior supervisory experience in transportation or logging operations
  • Working knowledge of DOT and other transportation regulations
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively
  • Familiarity with timber harvesting and log hauling processes
  • Understanding of trucking operations and maintenance needs
  • Proficient in computer skills and software programs
  • Strong commitment to safety and company policies
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety practices are adhered to and promote safety awareness
  • Collaborate with Timber Managers for efficient trucking operations
  • Reduce downtime through quick analysis and solution orchestration
  • Identify and mitigate wasted operations and inefficiencies
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for operations and actions
  • Comply with relevant regulations such as OSHA and DOT
  • Supervise, train, and coordinate work for the trucking department
  • Manage equipment repairs and parts inventories
  • Support workforce development in conjunction with HR
  • Oversee crew management during ongoing operations and emergencies
  • Evaluate crew performance and initiate improvements
  • Approve and ensure compliance with crew timecards
  • Take part in the hiring process and assess crew for job bids
  • Participate in crew recognition and disciplinary actions

Benefits

  • Full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, vision) with low-cost premiums
  • 401(k) with Company Match and additional Retirement Contributions
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Scholarships for crew members' children, averaging $500,000 annually since 1979
  • Commitment to personal and professional growth opportunities
Full Job Description

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Trucking Supervisor to work collaboratively with our trucking division in Burney, California .

About the Position
  • Assure safe workplace practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example
  • Work with Company Timber Managers and forestry department for optimal productivity of division trucking operations
  • Actively manage and reduce downtime through quick analysis of options and orchestrating solutions
  • Identify opportunities and take measures to reduce wasted truck operations and inefficiencies
  • Maintain documentation for department operations, disciplinary actions, safe work practices, and attendance
  • Understand and comply with applicable regulations such as OSHA, wage and hour, environmental, DOT/State laws governing commercial vehicles and drivers
  • Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the department including drivers, shop crew, and related operations
  • Effectively manage service and equipment repairs, parts inventories, and purchasing
  • Support and contribute to workforce development efforts in partnership with division HR
  • Effectively manage crew work time during ongoing operations, including breakdowns and emergencies
  • Continually assess performance, productivity, and skills of the crew, recommend and initiate solutions
  • Manage scheduled time off, unexpected absences, and modified duty of crew
  • Approve timecards for payment, assuring compliance with applicable regulations and Company policy
  • Participate with interviews and selection of new hires, evaluate crew for awarding of job bids
  • Identify, recommend, and participate in crew recognition, corrective, disciplinary and discharge actions

Qualifications
  • 3 years' transportation operations or timber products industry experience
  • Prior supervisory experience in transportation or logging operations
  • Working knowledge of DOT and other transportation regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew, with emphasis on people management
  • Familiarity with timber harvesting and log hauling processes
  • Understand trucking operations, with sufficient knowledge to address both preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Proficient computer skills, including the ability to learn and use software programs, with sufficient knowledge to address both preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Proven commitment to safety and Company policy
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions , and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
PO Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(866) 378-8001

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $85,000 to $124,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Sierra Pacific Industries

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation, family-owned forest products company. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Anderson, California. Sierra Pacific Industries owns and manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and operates 14 sawmills, 4 cogeneration facilities, and 2 biomass power plants. The company produces lumber, plywood, and other wood products for the construction, furniture, and packaging industries. Sierra Pacific Industries is committed to sustainable forestry practices and has implemented several initiatives to protect and enhance the environment, including reforestation, wildlife habitat conservation, and water quality protection.
Learn more about Sierra Pacific Industries
Size
5,000 employees
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