Transportation Supervisor

Job Overview:

Location: 777 Brooks Avenue,Holland,Michigan,49423

Shift and Schedule: This position will be working 7:30a – 4pm Monday-Friday supporting our 24/7 operation. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

Our Transportation Supervisors own fleet load routing and planning for our carriers. You will assign, audit, and manage the activity of the Ryder loads (3PL), and manage the local For Hire Dedicated Carrier. This role keeps full compliance according to FMCSA, DOT and KDP Policies. You will also help ensure that the customer interface is managed in the most effective manner. This person will handle Drivers as well as Transportation Coordinators. This individual will handle the Common Carrier and Fleet Transportation load planning and service metrics for Michigan and manage a territory that consists of MI, IN, IL, OH, with potential to expand into other regions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operational Responsibility for the For Hire Carriers and Inhouse (Splash) Fleet in Holland, MI.
• Lead a team of drivers on a day to day basis. Including: raw material inbound to the plant, 3rd party revenue lanes, local shuttle moves, and outbound branch deliveries.
• Confirm DOT/FMCSA and safety regulations are followed per driver, including monthly safety meetings, JJ Keller driver files, driver / truck audits, DVIR process, ELD audits and system knowledge.
• Identify, review and implement backhaul operations to meet/exceed budgetary revenue targets
• Work closely with the fleet team on equipment requirements (including PM’s, communication on repairs needed, fuel cards, etc.)
• Manage interactions and relationships with all customers and stakeholders, Including: Drivers, Manufacturing, Planning, Ryder (3PL).
• Effective communication day to day with plants, branches, suppliers and drivers
• Relationship building and continuous communication with backhaul customers
• Effective communication with internal shipping office personnel
• Knowledgeable and/or open to learn systems required for the position (SAP, Spireon, Peoplenet, Ryder, etc.
• Continuous Improvement in both Cost and Service for the For Hire Carriers in Florida
• Review and improve upon the baseline for transportation costs
• Analyzing fleet vs. carrier cost and service for best practices
• Provide input to optimize the network and align capacity cross regionally
• Develop and Maintain Cost and Service Metrics for the Transport Group Operations in Florida
• Understand the scorecard for transportation costs including: cost to operate vs. target cost, on-time performance, primary carrier utilization, and % handled by brokers
• Other duties and project work as required
  
  
  

Total Rewards:

• Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000–$90,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
  
  
  

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  
  

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• 5 years experience in Transportation preferred
• 3 years supervisory experience manging direct reports is required
• 2 years experience with Microsoft office products
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Extensive knowledge of DOT/FMCSA preferred
  
  
  

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:

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