Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for supervising designated drivers.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Ensure that all required driver training is accomplished within the established time parameters.

• Determine additional training needs for assigned driver staff.

• Facilitate training activities for both new and existing driver staff.

• Conduct periodic reviews and audits of driver activities to ensure compliance with Company policies, rules, regulations, and expectations.

• Provide oversight and follow-up on all daily work assignments for assigned driver staff and ensures that the necessary resources are available to accomplish excellent customer service in compliance with Company standards and agreements.

• Ensure compliance with DOT rules and regulations.
• Work closely with the appropriate Territory Supervisor or Account Executive to address/resolve any service-related issue that may arise within the designated geographical area in a timely and acceptable manner.

• Responsible for scheduling for the drivers assigned to the designated geographical area and coordinating for back up.

• Coordinate equipment repairs with truck shop personnel.

• Responsible for safety and compliance for drivers assigned to the designated geographical area.

• All units operating properly
• Excellent equipment use and utilization
• Availability of drivers' Hours of Service and related follow-up
• Route integrity.
• Ensure drivers operate in compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations / policies and procedures.
• Assists Safety Point of Contact in the conduct of accident investigations, reporting, follow-up and discipline, if necessary, in accordance with Company policy.

• Maintain / monitor reports and data entry related areas to ensure performance of assigned driver staff is meeting established Company expectations.

• Keep management advised of all performance related issues and recommend solutions.

• Daily supervision of designated employees to include routine coaching and counseling.

• Responsible for continuous process improvement for the assigned areas.

• To be effective, communicate both internally with management, employees, supporting staff, and external customers.

• Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of various applications is required (MS Office Products)

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the designated service area.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of Federal/State DOT regulations, OSHA, HAZMAT, and other relevant governmental and industrial standards and policies.

• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize projects and meet established deadlines.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze situations appropriately and to pursue an effective course of action.

• Must have an excellent work and safety record.

• Must consistently meet or exceed established goals and objectives

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDL preferred but not required.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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