Transport Lead
Job Location:
Shrewsbury, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
27 August 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Overview:
The Transport Lead supervises the day-to-day operations of the drivers and client deliverables as consistent with Empyreals goals and objectives customers expectations and regulatory requirements. The Transport Lead places value not only on what work gets done but also how it gets done.
Major responsibilities are as follows:
- Provides effective day-to-day supervision of driver personnel.
- Communicates positively in a team-oriented work environment both in person by phone in writing and through computerized and other electronic means.
- Schedules employees determines priorities assigns work controls workflow and resolves problems and bottlenecks.
- Supervises pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections and ensures routine and required maintenance and repairs are completed.
- Ensures the safe accurate and secure collection and delivery of clients assets.
- Coordinates Federal Reserve trips and updates and sends the Authorized Transporter Lists and arrival notifications.
- Monitors staff and provides feedback and guidance.
- Ensures drivers follow the rules of the road and operate vehicles safely in a variety of traffic road weather and daylight conditions.
- Conducts group and one-on-one staff meetings. Interfaces with other departments.
- Assists with the development and implementation of processes and procedures.
- Ensures staff is aware of and follows all policies and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements and security protocols.
- Participates in the hiring and onboarding of new drivers.
- Trains cross trains and develops employees.
- Ensures employees can properly operate scanners hand-held devices mobile apps navigation systems cameras security devices other equipment and load and unload ATM machines.
- Investigates reports and resolves operating issues accidents injuries theft and variances.
- Monitors department inventory supplies and equipment levels and works with the proper channels to maintain adequate supplies.
- Ensures team operates efficiently and produces high quality work.
- Addresses performance personnel and personal conduct issues and coaches and disciplines employees as appropriate.
- Evaluates staffs performance and conducts performance reviews.
- Makes recommendations pertaining to employee status changes.
- Travels as requested to assist with the setting up of new locations conducts employee training cross trains in other
- positions fills in for others and completes other assignments.
- Models and supports the companys vision values and desired culture.
- Assists and fills in for delivery drivers dispatcher and other personnel as needed.
- Fills in for drivers and other personnel as needed.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements:
We believe our competitive advantage is found in our people. If you are known as an exceptional employee who produces great work and believes in providing best-in-class customer service we want you to join our growing team and share our vision. This salaried exempt position enjoys a great choice of benefits! The position qualifications are as follows:
- Associates Degree or equivalent education is desirable.
- Prior secure transport/delivery driver experience is required along with two or more years of experience supervising a team of employees.
- Must possess solid written verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Computer proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook and Planner is preferred.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work extended hours some Saturdays and some holidays.
- Occasional travel to other Empyreal facilities is required.
- Trustworthiness and the ability to act with integrity is of utmost important.
Empyreal Logistics Culture:
- Acts in a manner that portrays Empyreals vision values and WOW culture.
- Establishes respect for everyone fosters an environment that builds and sustains productive relationships.
- Addresses conflict respectfully and constructively.
- Works in partnership within and across workgroups.
- Represents Empyreal as a transportation and customer service professional.
- Places value not only on what work gets done but also how it gets done.
Empyreal Logistics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.