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Transportation Supervisor
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Moreno Valley, California |
About this job
Report to: Transportation Manager
SUMMARY
Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing and delivery schedules ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high quality bedding products at the best cost, and for the preservation of Company assets. Ensures compliance with DOT regulations. Prepares daily and weekly reports and maintains related delivery documentation.
Responsible for the implementation of manufacturing and delivery schedules ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high quality bedding products at the best cost, and for the preservation of Company assets. Ensures compliance with DOT regulations. Prepares daily and weekly reports and maintains related delivery documentation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes and supervises the delivery function of the department ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high quality Serta products. Coordinates with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors, Production Scheduler and other Plant personnel in order to attain delivery, cost and quality of service objectives. Works effectively with dealers/customers to schedule deliveries and the pick-up of returned merchandise.
Ensures the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the control of labor utilization - preventing excess hours, downtime and overtime, and efficient usage of transportation related equipment. Tracks and analyzes functional metrics; calculates estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery function and recommends appropriate alternatives.
Ensures compliance with DOT regulations including the review of daily driver's log sheets, accident reporting and investigation, drug testing requirements, and transportation equipment/vehicle maintenance.
Determines delivery routes and dispatches drivers accordingly optimizing efficiencies in time and cost. Tracks delivery routes utilizing a GPS tracking system. Monitors and analyzes dispatch activities and scheduling metrics to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Solicits bids, analyzes quotes, negotiates terms and selects contract carriers who can provide the best services for the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specifications and other factors on an as needed basis. Communicates regularly with carriers to provide status updates and to ensure proactive problem resolutions. Enters contract carrier authorizations into the database system.
Sources viable external backhaul opportunities to maximize fuel costs and driver times. Ensures proper credit reporting. Reviews activities and recommends backhaul management solutions.
Prepares daily management reports, and weekly mileage reports for state fuel tax reporting. Prepares other standard and ad hoc reports as needed.
Maintains various files and records -- both computerized and hard copy files. Performs daily file back up of computer systems.
Monitors Drivers' mileage and wage system for correct payments.
Recruits, interviews and makes selection recommendations. Provides initial and on-going training and evaluation to assigned delivery personnel related to job duties and performance expectations.
Fosters positive working relationships. Responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee relations matters.
Ensures safety and health procedures are being followed within the delivery function and in the Plant. Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions. Coordinates with Plant personnel to report and investigate work related accidents and injuries on a timely basis.
Identifies systems and procedures designed to improve operations. Makes recommendations and implements new programs as needed.
Assists the Plant Manager with special projects as requested.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field; and attends appropriate training programs to remain current on delivery, DOT, health/safety and related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Plans, organizes and supervises the delivery function of the department ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high quality Serta products. Coordinates with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors, Production Scheduler and other Plant personnel in order to attain delivery, cost and quality of service objectives. Works effectively with dealers/customers to schedule deliveries and the pick-up of returned merchandise.
Ensures the cost effectiveness of the delivery function, including the control of labor utilization - preventing excess hours, downtime and overtime, and efficient usage of transportation related equipment. Tracks and analyzes functional metrics; calculates estimated costs associated with the shipping/delivery function and recommends appropriate alternatives.
Ensures compliance with DOT regulations including the review of daily driver's log sheets, accident reporting and investigation, drug testing requirements, and transportation equipment/vehicle maintenance.
Determines delivery routes and dispatches drivers accordingly optimizing efficiencies in time and cost. Tracks delivery routes utilizing a GPS tracking system. Monitors and analyzes dispatch activities and scheduling metrics to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Solicits bids, analyzes quotes, negotiates terms and selects contract carriers who can provide the best services for the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specifications and other factors on an as needed basis. Communicates regularly with carriers to provide status updates and to ensure proactive problem resolutions. Enters contract carrier authorizations into the database system.
Sources viable external backhaul opportunities to maximize fuel costs and driver times. Ensures proper credit reporting. Reviews activities and recommends backhaul management solutions.
Prepares daily management reports, and weekly mileage reports for state fuel tax reporting. Prepares other standard and ad hoc reports as needed.
Maintains various files and records -- both computerized and hard copy files. Performs daily file back up of computer systems.
Monitors Drivers' mileage and wage system for correct payments.
Recruits, interviews and makes selection recommendations. Provides initial and on-going training and evaluation to assigned delivery personnel related to job duties and performance expectations.
Fosters positive working relationships. Responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints and other employee relations matters.
Ensures safety and health procedures are being followed within the delivery function and in the Plant. Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions. Coordinates with Plant personnel to report and investigate work related accidents and injuries on a timely basis.
Identifies systems and procedures designed to improve operations. Makes recommendations and implements new programs as needed.
Assists the Plant Manager with special projects as requested.
Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field; and attends appropriate training programs to remain current on delivery, DOT, health/safety and related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
REQUIRED:
Some college level coursework or specialized training beyond a HS diploma/HS equivalency.
Two or more years shipping/delivery/routing related experience to include supervisory or significant lead level experience and customer service related experience; or equivalent training and experience in other plant operations
Computer proficiency with intermediate MS Excel skills and internet research skills
Experience working with data driven measurements and metrics for functional area
Working knowledge of DOT regulations
Some college level coursework or specialized training beyond a HS diploma/HS equivalency.
Two or more years shipping/delivery/routing related experience to include supervisory or significant lead level experience and customer service related experience; or equivalent training and experience in other plant operations
Computer proficiency with intermediate MS Excel skills and internet research skills
Experience working with data driven measurements and metrics for functional area
Working knowledge of DOT regulations
DESIRED:
College degree or formal vocational training in technical, business or related field
Beginner to intermediate MS Word and mainframe database skills
Experience working with routing software
Experience managing budget line items
Familiarity with Federal, State and local health and safety regulations
Work involves exposure to usual hazards found in a manufacturing environment. Work also involves occasional lifting of product, up to 100lbs
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
An affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer * Drug-Free Working Environment
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