Supervisor, Transportation

Job Description Summary

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Performance Team handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

The Yard Supervisor is responsible for full operational oversight of a yard service account at a customer distribution center, including leadership of yard drivers and coordinators. This role ensures safe and efficient trailer movements, accurate yard inventories, compliant operations, strong customer communication and centricity, and high-performing teams. The Supervisor drives safety, service, productivity, financial performance, and continuous improvement

Core Responsibilities 

Operational Leadership & Yard Flow 

• Oversee daily yard activities including trailer spotting, dock moves, staging, and shuttle moves, ensuring alignment with customer building/yard operations. 
• Operate effectively at accounts where the customer has a varying level of ownership over move requests, dock schedules, and trailer reconciliation—acting as a support partner where needed to ensure drivers and coordinators execute the plan safely and on time. 
• Coordinate closely with customer departments to prioritize move requests that meet production goals, appointment schedules, and on-time performance. 
• Continuously monitor yard flow to prevent congestion; recommend and implement adjustments with the customer operations team. 
• Conduct routine yard checks to validate trailer inventory conditions and highlight discrepancies or safety hazards to customer teams; assist with reconciling YMS/move logs when requested. 
• Support drop lot capacity planning, trailer pool balance, and yard organization by providing data and recommendations to customer stakeholders, as requested. 
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, delays, weather impacts, and operational disruptions; escalate and communicate promptly to customer and internal leaders. 
• Maintain clear communication with warehouse leadership, transportation planning, maintenance, and security across both customer and internal stakeholders. 
• Shift Practices — Operations 
• Start-of-shift: review prior-shift performance, open issues, truck/trailer status, and staffing; align with customer on priorities. 
• Mid-shift: monitor YMS data/boards provided by the customer, yard conditions, and execution; adjust assignments to keep flow balanced. 
• End-of-shift: complete turnover notes with results, open items, equipment defects, and next-shift priorities for both internal and customer partners. 

People Leadership & Development 

• Lead shift huddles to align the team on safety, priorities, service expectations, and metrics. 
• Assign daily tasks to drivers and coordinators as needed; verify staffing, attendance, and coverage while managing overtime appropriately. 
• Conduct routine observations of drivers and coordinators for safety, productivity, and process adherence; provide timely coaching and recognition. 
• Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and skill development; close training gaps promptly when hazards or errors are identified. 
• Develop coordinators through task ownership, small projects, and leadership opportunities. 
• Build a positive culture with strong communication, teamwork, and accountability across shifts. 

• Shift Practices — People 

  • Perform PPE checks, safety audits, and driver/coordinator observations throughout each shift. 

  • Deliver on-the-spot coaching for unsafe or high-performing behaviors; document as required. 

  Company Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k + Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)