What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Scientific Protein Laboratories?
Position Summary
Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of planning, scheduling and tracking the transport of Mobren and SPL raw materials and finished goods via over-the-road tanker, dry van and refrigerated trailers to suppliers and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. This role is with Mobren in Sioux City Iowa.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor opportunities and issues concerning inventory movement and operational activities-including supplier-to-plant, plant-to-warehouse and inbound/outbound freight- to ensure all drivers (company and third-party) comply with policies, procedures, safety standards, DOT requirements and other applicable government regulations.
- Direct activities regarding performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, trucks and facilities.
- Plans, organizes, and oversees driver operations while coaching, training, and developing staff; manages performance through regular evaluations, sets clear objectives, communicates policies and expectations, and promotes a positive, accountable work environment.
- Track expenditures and other financial information that accurate data is available to analyze fleet efficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop, implement, and monitor annual budget providing quarterly budget reports/forecasts against AOP.
- Recommend capital expenditures/coordinate sale of surplus/obsolete equipment.
- Directs activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking 3rd party fleet contractors and associated equipment.
- Serve as point-of-contact for all drivers.
- Administer driver payroll system and fleet maintenance program from the ELD system.
- Maintain driver qualification files, audit driver hours, scan and store electronic documents with indefinite retention of files.
- Monitor driver vehicle inspection reports (E-DVIRS) and hours of services requirements.
- Coordinate monthly safety meetings and annual refresher courses for driver continuous training and learning.
- Adheres to established work schedules in a consistently reliable manner and performs job responsibilities and delivers work products on a dependable and timely basis.
- Conduct investigations in cooperation with SPL- EHS Manager and Mobren Operations team to determine causes of transportation near misses and accidents. Make recommendations to improve safety procedures.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and 5 years of experience preferred