Transportation Supervisor

Company: The Save Mart Companies
Location: Merced
Posted on: November 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Transportation Supervisor is directly involved in the day to day operation of the department by overseeing driver schedules, truck routing, company policy adherence, productivity levels and store servicing. The Transportation Supervisor provides direction to drivers, transportation coordinators and truck shop personnel, and is functional in all aspects of the department and is cross trained to step in to the Traffic Supervisor role when needed. This position regularly partners with transportation departments in other distribution centers, shipping and receiving departments, and stores.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

-- Provide supervision to the Drivers, Transportation Coordinators and truck shop personnel

-- Supervise the day to day operation of the department

-- Monitor Drivers' compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations using associated programs and reports

-- Monitor Drivers' production levels using programs and reports

-- Administer and deliver performance reviews for Drivers and truck shop personnel

-- Investigate violations of policies and regulations for possible discipline; assembles discipline packets for submission to Director, Transportation

-- Train routers and supervise routing of store orders for scheduling of drivers and delivery times

-- Replace the Traffic Supervisor when needed: schedules and assigns fleet backhauls, contracts outside carriers to pick up freight outside of our fleet operating area, interacts with buyers, vendors, and carriers to ensure timely delivery of product to the warehouse

-- Supervise on site Truck shop: schedule and supervise employees, purchase fuel, tires, parts, and other supplies, ensure fleet is maintained and repaired in a timely manner, track work orders and PO's in Data Stream, ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations (assigned position)

-- Perform other duties as assigned

LOCATION: MERCED, CA

About Us: #glassdoor

The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to a number of well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our banners that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California and Food Maxx. We also have 4 distribution centers and SMART Refrigerated Transport, a trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice and novelties to all of The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a locally and family owned business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation - the San Joaquin Valley.

Some of our competitive benefits include: exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), flexible schedule options, Employee Connection (earn fun and valuable prizes!), Life Long Learning - Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Transportation Supervisor

The Transportation Supervisor is directly involved in the day to day operation of the department by overseeing driver schedules, truck routing, company policy adherence, productivity levels and store servicing. The Transportation Supervisor provides direction to drivers, transportation coordinators and truck shop personnel, and is functional in all aspects of the department and is cross trained to step in to the Traffic Supervisor role when needed. This position regularly partners with transportation departments in other distribution centers, shipping and receiving departments, and stores.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

-- Provide supervision to the Drivers, Transportation Coordinators and truck shop personnel

-- Supervise the day to day operation of the department

-- Monitor Drivers' compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations using associated programs and reports

-- Monitor Drivers' production levels using programs and reports

-- Administer and deliver performance reviews for Drivers and truck shop personnel

-- Investigate violations of policies and regulations for possible discipline; assembles discipline packets for submission to Director, Transportation

-- Train routers and supervise routing of store orders for scheduling of drivers and delivery times

-- Replace the Traffic Supervisor when needed: schedules and assigns fleet backhauls, contracts outside carriers to pick up freight outside of our fleet operating area, interacts with buyers, vendors, and carriers to ensure timely delivery of product to the warehouse

-- Supervise on site Truck shop: schedule and supervise employees, purchase fuel, tires, parts, and other supplies, ensure fleet is maintained and repaired in a timely manner, track work orders and PO's in Data Stream, ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations (assigned position)

-- Perform other duties as assigned

LOCATION: MERCED, CA

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

-- Good organization/planning, multi-tasking skills

-- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

-- Basic Word and Intermediate Excel skills

-- Ability to learn applicable transportation management software

-- Knowledge of Federal and State DOT Regulations

-- Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously with multiple deadlines

Education: Two-year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience

Experience: Two years of directly related experience

Physical: Warehouse and office environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects. Maintain timely and reputable attendance. Must be able to work overtime, when needed.

Competencies:

-- Customer Focus

-- Teamwork

-- Personal Development

-- Interpersonal Skills

-- Work Quality/Quantity

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

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