Primary Purpose: The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Transportation Manager in managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all transportation matters within the organization. This includes managing drivers, organizing schedules and routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties. Directs and coordinates all customer service delivery activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel. The Transportation Supervisor supervises, Routing, Dispatch, Drivers and other assigned transportation management tasks.
Essential Functions:

• Be the company expert and provide leadership in the area of Transportation and Logistics.
• Meets expected metrics for productivity, quality and service.
• Analyzes effectiveness of all Transportation activities and directs implementation of policies and practices necessary to achieve highest service/low-cost model.
• Conduct problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Evaluates all routes for maximum efficiency, including creating and eliminating routes.
• Conducts thorough and objective accident investigations related to company fleet. Develops cause-analysis of accidents and follows up to ensure appropriate corrective measures and training are implemented.
• Coordinates with broker and insurance carrier any motor vehicle accident claims.
• Schedules drivers on a weekly basis, taking into consideration their driver licenses: Commercial Drivers or C License Drivers.
• Meets all legal requirements and ensures compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), California Air Resources Board (CARB), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP), Unified Carrier Registration (UCR), Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT) and others.
• Manages the procurement of trucks, tractors, automobiles, trailers and other equipment.
• Demonstrates Company Mission, Vision and Values
• Ensures proper maintenance of trucks, tractors, automobiles, trailers and equipment.

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Supervisory Functions:*

• Supervise the Routing, Dispatch and Drivers delivering product to our customers.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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Additional Functions:*

• Learns and utilizes all office policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings and company events.
• Complies with all safety and security regulations and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of supply chain management.
• Effective written and oral communications
• Knowledge and experience with budgeting, operations management, inventory control, material handling and customer service
• Innovation in thought processes in order to design and implement programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and support of the workforce.
• Proficient in Windows-based computer applications and computer research skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to perform the primary functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Language Skills:*

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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Mathematical Skills:*

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Mental Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out defined procedures and duties with specific instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, customers, vendors and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from their initiation to completion with minimal supervision.
• Must exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate verbally and comprehend verbal instructions.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:*
Maintain or previously maintained a commercial license.
Applicant with a a valid California Driver License-Class A is preferred
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Education *And/or* Experience:*

• Five years’ experience in Transportation Leadership.
• Proven track record and related job experiences within the produce industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related field experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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