What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Supervisor position at CAT?
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The Transportation Dispatch Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and effectively scheduling all transportation activities for company owned and outside sub-hauling contractors across multiple Warren CAT locations.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Supervises, directs and evaluates all activities regarding transportation within the assigned territory.
- Strategically plan, schedule and coordinate the delivery and pickup of WCAT assets using internal and external transportation resources.
- Insure pickup and deliveries are completed within the required time frames.
- Maximize efficiency and utilization through effective communication and scheduling.
- Regularly track and measure transportation efficiency and utilization by using dispatch software.
- Effectively communicate throughout internal departments to insure a seamless transition of the transportation process.
- Provide strong analytical and conceptual thought processes with the ability to match drivers to loads while insuring maximum asset utilization.
- Supervise, coach, and train workforce.
- Schedule drivers by location in order to maximize each driver's time to optimize the amount of regular time used and minimize the use of overtime.
- Follow WCAT policies and procedures regarding business correspondence with outsourced suppliers.
- Demonstrate and implement safe working practices in accordance with safety policies and regulations.
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets.
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
- Complete management requests, special assignments and/or projects within the specified time frames.
- Actively participate and provide input in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years’ experience in the transportation industry and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of Supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Basic PC skills required. Should have a working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and web based computer platforms.
WHY WORK WITH US?
- We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
- We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
- Don’t you want to work with awesome people?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required travel up to 10%.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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