Transportation Supervisor
Irwindale, CA - USA
Job Summary
- Team Support: Work closely with the Transportation Manager to supervise and lead our fleet of drivers. Provide training coaching and guidance to ensure smooth operations and foster continuous improvement within the team.
- Scheduling & Route Optimization: Assist with scheduling dispatching and route/backhaul coordination to ensure timely deliveries while maximizing route profitability. Utilize technology and knowledge of delivery areas to optimize routes and improve overall efficiency.
- Safety Coordination & Compliance: Investigate safety complaints coordinate driver safety meetings and stay updated on industry best practices to promote a culture of safety. Maintain compliance with company safety standards and ensure all drivers comply with DOT FMCSA and state regulations.
- Problem-Solving: Serve as a primary resource for drivers resolve delivery issues and address customer concerns promptly. Maintain a customer service-driven approach while balancing company interests and driver needs.
- Team Engagement: Promote teamwork accountability and a safety-first mindset within the transportation department. Organize team-building activities and recognition programs to boost morale and retention.
- Technology Integration: Maintain awareness of transportation technologies and systems. Evaluate and recommend new tools that can improve operations assist with implementation and training efforts for adopted technologies.
- Vendor Management: Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships and work orders with approved vendors for truck and or other equipment maintenance.
- Back up Driver: May run routes and or assist in recovery as needed.
Qualifications :
- 3 years of experience in transportation operations or a supervisory role.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills must be able to work effectively with drivers internal teams and external partners.
- A customer-focused solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with state and federal transportation regulations; knowledge of FMCSA DOT and California requirements a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Excel TEAMS Word PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of ELD Samara or other routing platforms.
- Must have current CDL-Class A DOT medical card and acceptable driving record per insurance guidelines.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward ... View more