
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,600.00 - $105,800.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Rotating shift differential
Job Description
This position is offered by a transportation and logistics operation located at 21 Parker Dr, Avon, MA 02322. The company is committed to delivering outstanding service through efficient management of its transportation department. As a vital part of the supply chain, the organization ensures timely deliveries and safe transportation practices that meet local, state, and federal regulations. It operates a well-structured transportation team responsible for handling deliveries and backhauls with a sharp focus on customer satisfaction, safety, and compliance. The company is known for maintaining a positive work environment with a firm emphasis on employee training, safety, and operational excellence. \n\nThe role available is for a Transportation Supervisor who will provide crucial support to the transportation manager or director. This supervisory position involves training and managing transportation associates while ensuring adherence to government regulations and internal standards concerning safety and security within the transportation department. The supervisor will play a key role in enforcing company policies such as Food Safety Standards and DOT compliance, overseeing labor hours, managing departmental budgets, and facilitating communication between teams and customers to resolve issues effectively. The position requires overseeing daily operations, scheduling work shifts including rotating Saturdays, and ensuring that company assets are utilized properly and efficiently. Additionally, this role involves participating actively in safety initiatives alongside the safety manager, managing associate relations, conducting performance management, and occasionally performing the duties of the associates themselves as needed. The work schedule involves Monday through Friday shifts starting at 2:00 a.m. for approximately 10 hours per day, with additional rotating Saturday responsibilities shared with the Lead Driver. This role demands someone highly responsible, able to handle a dynamic environment, and eager to maintain productivity and quality standards across transportation activities. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are essential to succeed and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the department. Overall, this career opportunity offers a chance to work in a challenging and rewarding environment focused on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency in the transportation industry.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years of transportation experience
- Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to comply with DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work early morning shifts starting at 2:00 a.m.
- Willingness to work rotating Saturdays
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and push/pull up to 350 pounds with hand cart
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other distribution centers or corporate offices
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to follow detailed procedures, practices and compliance regulations
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or equivalent
- 2 or 4 year college degree in business management, supply chain management or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of transportation experience or training
- Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License required
- Certificate of DOT regulations training preferred
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT rules and regulations
- Skilled in spreadsheet and word processing software
- Ability to make independent decisions aligned with company policies
- Strong leadership and communication skills to lead team discussions and meetings
- Proven ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions
- Ability to consistently apply policies in a timely and objective manner
- Capacity to handle stress in deadline-oriented and customer service environments
- Proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Able to read technical procedures and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence
- Competent in presenting information to managers, clients and the public
- Willingness to learn SYGMA technology software and programs.
Job Duties
- Supervises the daily work and safety of transportation associates including adherence to standard operating procedures, food safety standards and work methods
- Ensures transportation associates comply with local, state and federal regulatory agencies including DOT and OSHA
- Oversees labor hours and consumable supplies within budget
- Prepares work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed
- Assists with the training of new and existing associates including cross-training
- Directs proper selection and utilization of company assets
- Coordinates required vehicle and equipment repairs
- Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting and suggests efficiency improvements
- Trains and enforces company policies and protocols including food safety and DOT compliance
- Communicates with warehouse and customer service teams to resolve delivery and customer issues
- Visits customer locations to address delivery challenges and issues
- Maintains positive associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings
- Monitors associate morale and collects ideas for engagement improvements
- Supports safety training, conducts observations and investigates accidents with safety manager
- Makes recommendations for corrective actions when needed
- Performs management functions including staff selection, development, discipline, and performance reviews
- Works assigned schedule and remains flexible to meet workload demands
- Performs duties of transportation associates when qualified and needed.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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