Driver/ Terminal Supervisor (Automotive, JIT, SPD)

We are seeking an experienced CDL Driver/ Terminal Supervisor to oversee the daily transportation activities of our dedicated fleet serving automotive manufacturing customers. This is a driver-focused transportation operations role, not a warehouse position.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supervising CDL drivers, coordinating daily dispatch activities, communicating with customers, and managing time-sensitive deliveries in a fast-paced automotive environment.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the right automotive parts, at the right place, at the right time. Because our customers operate on Just-In-Time (JIT) and sequenced production schedules, this individual must be highly organized, responsive, and comfortable making real-time decisions when transportation issues arise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and support a team of CDL truck drivers.
• Manage daily driver dispatching, routes, schedules, assignments, and coverage.
• Ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) and sequenced automotive parts deliveries (SPD) are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customer transportation and plant personnel.
• Ensure drivers follow company policies, DOT regulations, customer requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Coach and hold drivers accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, customer service, and performance.
• Provide timely updates regarding pickups, deliveries, delays, equipment issues, and recovery plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Dispatch, Safety, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve transportation issues.
• Maintain a high level of customer responsiveness, particularly during time-sensitive situations.
• Assist with driver training, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Ability to handle request by phone and email from customers and carriers to add, delete or modify routes.
• Communicate with drivers and provide instructions to ensure a successful delivery.
• Monitor and adjust driver schedules to cover required transportation commitments.
• Load information via Samsara messages and phone conversations with drivers.
• Responsible for transportation management software data updates.
• Update transportation metrics.
• Fulfill requests by researching, locating and providing information.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement solutions for transportation network.
• Promote a strong safety culture among drivers.
• Monitor compliance with DOT/FMCSA requirements and company safety policies.
• Address unsafe driving practices, policy violations, and performance concerns.
• Assist with accident/incident follow-up and driver compliance issues.
• Ensure required driver documentation and records are maintained accurately.

Job Requirements

• Trucking industry operation and dispatch experience of 5 yrs or more.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word.
• Strong organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Supervising CDL-A truck drivers: 1 year (Preferred)
• supervisor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rossford, OH (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,077 - $71,328