Transportation Supervisor

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

What You Will Do

• Manage and lead a team of drivers and hourly associates in a fast-paced dispatch team environment
• Daily execution of the operating plan, equipment utilization, safety, hours of service, and fuel efficiency
• Use and ensure WMS, TruckMate, and PeopleNet systems are updated accurately and promptly
• Resolve customer service, equipment, driver, and warehouse issues
• Assists the Operations Manager with developing, managing, and controlling the warehouse and transportation operations
• Administrative functions such as billing, invoicing, cost control management, and driver pay
• Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting KPI’s (efficiency of drivers and equipment, DOT HOS, customer delivery requirements, etc.)
• Lead and maintain a clean, professional, and safe work environment
• Meet or exceed SCLS corporate safety goals as well as DOT regulations
• Effectively communicate goals, expectations, areas for improvement, and successes to associates
• Coach, train, and mentor associates, allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop
• Conduct annual performance reviews
  
  

Our ideal candidate will have…

• 2-3 years leading and supervising drivers in a truckload, LTL, or parcel environment preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to build credible relationships with drivers and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Ability to evaluate alternatives to make the best overall value decisions, considering cost, customer expectations, driver needs, and other factors
• Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong computer skills
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment and deal with a variety of issues in various situations
• Solid judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to learn and become an accomplished user in the transportation management and other systems
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner
  
  

It would be even better if you had…

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement training and experience
• Supply chain/logistics experience is a plus, but not required
  
  

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
  
  

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.