Overnight Transportation Supervisor

Private Fleet Supervisor Of Transportation

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 plan. In 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.

Responsibilities include championing a team of drivers and hourly associates to optimal performance, focusing on engaging associates and tracking of key metrics. They are also responsible for stewarding professional driver trainers focused on onboarding / mentoring newly hired drivers, completing annual training as outlined by the corporate safety program. They must monitor yard operations and ensure alignment with warehouse needs. Routine observations and audits are required to ensure that drivers perform pre and post trips of equipment, complete all work assignments in a safe, timely and efficient manner. They must promote accurate and complete use of transportation management systems and support the safety specialist with driver qualification files, driver log accuracy and execution of the company's drug and alcohol testing protocol.

The environment includes office and warehouse settings with varying temperatures. Skills required include familiarity with DOT laws and regulations, MS Office, effective verbal and written communication skills, and Manhattan TMS experience preferred. Physical abilities and strong focus on team engagement and timely engagement on performance and functional goals are also required. The candidate must have 2-5 years of experience supervising fleet or transportation operations, working with transportation and DOT regulations, experience with yard management and fleet operations, and supervising teams of individual contributors.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in logistics & transportation. The shift is the 2nd shift in the United States of America. The company is GSC Wholesale LLC, based in Houston, the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Working safely is a condition for employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.