Transportation Supervisor

Why Work for Saddle Creek

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.

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Location: Ft. Worth TX

Shift:Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

What you will do:

• Manage and lead a team of drivers and hourly associates in a fast-paced dispatch team environment
• Daily execution of the operating plan equipment utilization safety hours of service and fuel efficiency
• Use and ensure WMS TruckMate and PeopleNet systems are updated accurately and promptly
• Resolve customer service equipment driver and warehouse issues
• Assists the Operations Manager with developing managing and controlling the warehouse and transportation operations

• Administrative functions such as billing invoicing cost control management and driver pay
• Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting KPIs (efficiency of drivers and equipment DOT HOS customer delivery requirements etc.)
• Lead and maintain a clean professional and safe work environment
• Meet or exceed SCLS corporate safety goals as well as DOT regulations
• Effectively communicate goals expectations areas for improvement and successes to associates
• Coach train and mentor associates allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop
• Conduct annual performance reviews

Our ideal candidate will have

• 2-3 years leading and supervising drivers in a truckload LTL or parcel environment preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Ability to build credible relationships with drivers and lead in a dynamic fast-paced hands-on environment
• Ability to evaluate alternatives to make the best overall value decisions considering cost customer expectations driver needs and other factors
• Demonstrated analytical ability attention to detail and strong computer skills
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment and deal with a variety of issues in various situations
• Solid judgment problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to learn and become an accomplished user in the transportation management and other systems
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner

It would be even better if you had

• Bachelors Degree
• Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement training and experience
• Supply chain/logistics experience is a plus but not required

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Benefits:

• Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision HSA and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster the E-Verify Postinghere.

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