Transportation Supervisor
Summary: The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day to day transportation operations and courier workforce. This role will manage all aspects of transportation discipline including; safety, route structures, development, personnel scheduling, and workload assignments. Responsible for training, recruiting, counseling, coaching, disciplinary action and writing reviews. Process and approve payroll, time off requests and exceptions. Communicates effectively with front line regarding change procedures, initiatives and program roll outs. Work closely with outsourced vendors to maintain fleet in prescribed manner. Establish and manage proper workflow to ensure daily, weekly and monthly DOT, IFTA, IRP reporting and requirements are met.
Work Hours:Monday to Friday 04:30 AM to 03:00 PM and alternate Saturdays 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $23 to $27 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $74,465 and $87,285 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to do the following:
- ·Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries into truck loads.
- ·Supervises the scheduling and dispatching of drivers to cover each truck load to ensure timely delivery.
- ·Ensure Branch distribution needs are being met.
- ·Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instruction for loading products.
- ·Monitor personnel and/or equipment locations and utilization in order to coordinate delivery schedules.
- ·Arrange for necessary preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment and delivery vehicles.
- ·Monitor the accuracy and timeliness of all shipping documents, gathers, and maintains all data relative to shipping activities.
- ·Ensure shipment weight compliance, safety of the vehicles and ensure drivers are following DOT regulations.
- ·Collects all documentation for outbound freight and routes to the proper record keeping unit.
- ·Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
- ·Communicates effectively and regularly with the operations and sales teams to coordinate on time shipments.
- ·Perform other functions deemed necessary by the Operations Director.
- ·Performs additional duties as required and or requested.
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and Experience requirements
- High School Education required College Education preferred.
- 1-2 years of Warehouse experience
- 1-2 years of Dispatch and/or Fleet experience
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Logistics Knowledge
- Ability to use a computer and tablet
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
- Excellent oral and written English language communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Provide high level of customer service
This role has the following physical demands:
- Generate 137lbs of vertical push/pull force.
- Able to lift and transfer 65lbs.
- Able to carry at least 30lbs the length of the truck bed.
- Able to ascend and descend multiple-rung ladder.
- Able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
- Able to work at elevated height of 72” above the ground while assembling and disassembling strap, ties, ratchets, nuts, bolts, and other securing or fastening equipment.
- Able to work at lowered height of 6” above the ground while assembling and disassembling strap, ties, ratchets, nuts, bolts, and other securing or fastening equipment.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
- Annual pay increases
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
- #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.