Food Authority Transportation SupervisorHours: 7 PM - 5AM
Days: Schedule 5 days a week
Salary $12k0-$130K DOE
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate transportation routes to maximize efficiency and minimize delivery times.
- Assign drivers and vehicles to routes based on factors such as delivery schedules, customer locations, and vehicle capacity.
- Dispatch drivers and monitor their progress to ensure on-time deliveries and adherence to schedules.
- Manage a fleet of vehicles, including trucks, vans, or delivery vehicles, ensuring they are properly maintained, serviced, and inspected.
- Schedule routine maintenance and repairs for vehicles to minimize downtime and ensure roadworthiness.
- Monitor fuel consumption, vehicle mileage, and other operational metrics to optimize fleet performance and efficiency.
- Supervise transportation staff, including drivers, loaders, and dispatchers, providing guidance, support, and feedback as needed.
- Conduct driver training sessions on safe driving practices, route navigation, and customer service standards.
- Monitor driver performance, conduct performance evaluations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of vehicles and equipment, identifying and addressing any safety hazards or deficiencies.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Liaise with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders to address transportation-related inquiries, requests, and concerns.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by providing reliable, responsive, and professional transportation services.
- Resolve customer complaints or issues in a timely and effective manner, demonstrating a commitment to service excellence.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery rates, vehicle utilization, and driver productivity.
- Generate reports and performance metrics to track transportation operations, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement process enhancements to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualification Skills:
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), routing software, and other relevant technology solutions.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation management, business administration, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in transportation operations, with a track record of success in supervisory or leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
