Transportation Operations Supervisor (Caldwell, ID)
Job Location:
Caldwell, ID - USA
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Job Summary
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This roleis responsible forleading and supporting a team of drivers ensuringstrong performance safety and service standards are consistently day-to-day transportation operations for an assigned terminal including managing equipment and coordinating resources to keep product moving efficiently and reliably. This position also plays a key role in building relationships supporting customer needs andidentifyingopportunities for growth within the market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of drivers and terminal staff including hiring training performance management and addressing employee concerns
- Champion a strong safety culture by modeling safe behaviors and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (DOT OSHA EPA)
- Oversee day-to-day transportation operations at the terminal including scheduling loads assigning equipment and adjusting plans to meet changing business needs
- Manage fleet and equipment readiness ensuring assets are available well-maintained and operating efficiently through coordination with internal teams and vendors
- Monitor driver and contractor performance through reporting tools site visits and ride-alongs including Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and audits
- Build and maintain strong relationships with contract carriers vendors retailers and internal partners to support reliable product movement and service
- Analyze operational performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency reduce costs and meet customer service expectations
- Support business growth and market development efforts including evaluating opportunities pricing considerations and contributing to overall profitability
- Track and report on key performance metrics using weekly monthly and annual reporting to drive results aligned with company goals
- Ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll support including daily timecard review and bi-weekly approvals
- Coordinate product movement across a variety of commodities and equipment types ensuring the right resources are in place to meet customer and operational needs
Key Skills & Abilities
- Working knowledge of transportation and safety regulations including FMCSA DOT OSHA and EPA
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex situations and make sound decisions
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams locations and with external partners such as vendors and contract carriers
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Typical Education
Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university
Relevant Experience
- 3 years of leadership experience or equivalent training with a focus on leading teams and driving performance
- Experience in transportation logistics or commercial trucking environments strongly preferred
- A valid CDL is highly desired but not required
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.
Job Requisition ID:26347
Travel Required:None
Location(s):GF Transportation Office - Caldwell
Country:United States
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**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants see theWashington State Attorney Generals Washington Fair Chance Act GuideandRCW 49.94.010 for more information.**
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
