Transportation Supervisor

Memphis, TN

Ryder System

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POSTED ON: 06/03/2023

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Summary

Under the responsibility of the Manager, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible to supervise, coordinate and oversee the logistics operations and provide coaching, development and training to the staff members. The successful candidate must be able to provide recommendations for improvements to the facility, equipment, machinery, and processes.

They will be accountable that the staff is performing to standard and has to ensure that progress is made to achieve the business objectives.

Essential Functions

Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations;

Plan and review, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications

Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of the workers to ensure optimal shift/team logistics

Accountable for site Key Performance Indication (KPI)

Driver management including dispatching, compliance and scheduling

Working in collaboration with customer in all aspect of operations

Meet regularly with team members collectively, as well as on an individual basis to monitor progress towards meeting objectives, track performance, coach and counsel as well as recognizing team and individual successes

Cultivate team spirit with a Diversity and Inclusion initiative and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes

Carry out performance evaluations of the team members and recommend performance awards and/or merit increases when appropriate

Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary process

Understand labor agreement and maintain positive labor relations with all employees

Responsible for implementation of health & safety and security initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company rules and policies

Provide appropriate orientation for employees and Lead Hands and give them the information, technology and any material necessary to perform their jobs

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Instills commitment to organizational goals

Strong planning skills

Results oriented

Effective leadership skills

Motivating skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Diverse team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Possesses a high degree of initiative

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

H.

S. diploma/GED required

One (1) year or more experience in transportation, warehouse or distribution environment preferred

0 to One (1) year direct supervisory/leadership experience required

DOT Regulated:

No

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Job Category:

Logistics

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