Transportation Supervisor

Position Overview

A Private Fleet Supervisor of Transportation is responsible for the execution of day to day operational plans set forth by the transportation department. They will provide direction and support to fellow transportation team members- playing a critical role in promoting engagement across the department and in removing obstacles. They directly influence improving the experience our associates have while at work. The supervisor will communicate with other functional areas such as shipping receiving safety customer service maintenance and routing to ensure we are set up to win the day. They are the initial escalation point for operational issues that may arise during the course of executing the addition this role will educate and promote proper work behaviors and procedures to maintain a culture of safety in the workplace environment to include DOT compliance.

Job Description

Schedule : 10AM-7PM 5 days a week

• Responsible for championing a team of drivers and hourly associates to optimal performance. Focus on engaging associates and tracking of key metrics. Coach through performance issues and assist in process improvement / obstacle resolution. Maximize the customer experience while controlling costs (provide service that meets / exceeds expectation at the lowest possible cost).
• Steward Professional Driver Trainers focused on onboarding / mentoring newly hired drivers and completing annual training as outlined by our corporate safety program.
• Responsible for monitoring yard operations and ensuring alignment with warehouse needs. Monitor yard jockeys so they meet performance expectations while following prescribed best practices and safety guidelines set forth by the company.
• Complete routine observations and audits to ensure that drivers perform pre and post trips of equipment complete all work assignments in a safe timely and efficient manner.
• Promote accurate and complete use of transportation management systems
• Support and assist the Safety Specialist with Driver Qualification files driver log accuracy and execution of the companys drug and alcohol testing protocol.
• Travel Required : Yes

Environment

Skills

Years Of Experience

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree - Logistics & Transportation

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

GSC Wholesale LLC

About Our Company

Grocers Supply based in Houston is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes from single store independent retailers to chains such as : Fiesta FoodTown Market Basket Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta Sellers Brothers Minyard Food Stores G. E. Foodland and El Rio Grande.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale LLC. GSC Wholesale LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1