Transportation Management Center Operations Supervisor

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Chicago, IL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Transportation Brokerage Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operational activities within the brokerage department to ensure efficient compliant and service driven execution of customer freight. This role provides direct supervision to operations staff ensures adherence to established processes and supports organizational goals related to service performance cost management and productivity. The Supervisor serves as a key point of escalation and collaborates closely with internal teams carriers and customers.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

  • Supervise daytoday brokerage operations including load entry scheduling tracking updates and exception management.
  • Ensure timely execution of pickup and delivery activities while maintaining service quality accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Monitor work queues shipment progress and workload distribution to support efficient operational flow.
  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Provide leadership coaching and performance feedback to assigned staff.
  • Conduct onboarding training and ongoing development to ensure team members understand policies procedures and system requirements.
  • Participate in performance evaluations staffing decisions and corrective action processes as required.
  • Customer & Carrier Coordination

  • Act as an escalation point for service failures accessorial issues urgent customer requests and carrier challenges.
  • Partner with customer service sales and carrier procurement teams to resolve operational issues and maintain strong relationships.
  • Ensure professional timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Process & Compliance Management
  • Ensure operational processes align with company SOPs regulatory requirements and customer-specific guidelines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency accuracy and overall service quality.
  • Maintain compliance with FMCSA/DOT regulations internal policies and contractual obligations.
  • Data Reporting & KPI Management

  • Monitor operational metrics such as ontime performance tender acceptance service failures and cost-to-serve.
  • Utilize TMS and related systems to maintain data accuracy and operational visibility.
  • Provide department leadership with regular updates regarding performance trends issues and improvement opportunities.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal state and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Logistics or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3 years of experience in freight brokerage logistics operations or transportation management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and standard office software (e.g. MS Office Teams).
  • Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior supervisory experience in a transportation brokerage or 3PL environment.
  • Knowledge of truckload LTL intermodal or multimodal transportation processes.
  • Understanding of carrier markets pricing and capacity management strategies.
  • Familiarity with FMCSA regulations ELD requirements and safety compliance standards.

Job Compensation

Up to $74000 based on experience

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions such as:

  • Medical Dental Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

Benefits may vary based on job country union role and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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