Transportation Delivery Operations Supervisor, 1st Shift
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead the team in ensuring timely and complete delivery of all orders by preparing and planning strategies to meet daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Collaborate with senior management to achieve performance targets related to productivity, accuracy, and budget while making recommendations to improve department processes. Foster a safety culture by ensuring safe work practices, coaching drivers through check rides, and utilizing operational reports to evaluate department performance. Manage headcount planning to meet objectives and drive communication and teamwork among staff at all levels. Work Monday through Friday from 5:00am to 2:30pm, with hours flexing based on business needs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of transportation experience
- Must have a valid drivers' license with a driving record indicating a safe driving history acceptable to the company and at all times remain eligible to drive a commercial motor vehicle under applicable laws and regulations
- Ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen to the extent legally permissible
- Must obtain a 6-month DOT medical card specific to the role
- An ability to lift, lower, push, pull or carry product up to a maximum of 70 pounds by hand
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Desired Qualifications
- Understanding of and working knowledge of transportation systems and processes, productivity standards, and technology
- Functional knowledge of coaching drivers through check rides
- Ability to accurately calculate and plan and adjust headcount required to meet objectives
- Ability to foster communication and teamwork among staff and to collaborate with all members of your team, at all levels to ensure successful customer outcomes
- Inclusive nature that seeks common ground, listens to others and advocates for the best solutions for the customer and for employees
- Commitment to lead by example and to a growth mindset as a leader, customer advocate and contributor
- Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
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