Driver / Transportation Supervisor

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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a 1st shift Driver / Transportation Supervisor internally titled, Logistics Supervisor in Hebron, KY for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $60,000
• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6am to 2:30 pm. Employee will be required to work additional hours and days as needed to support business needs.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary
Under the responsibility of the Manager, the Transportation Operations Supervisor internally titled, Customer Logistics Supervisor will be the main on site presence at the customer location representing Ryder. Her / His main responsibility will be to supervise approximately 46 drivers to ensure customer transport needs are met. The set routes may and do change based on business needs between multiple locations which the Customer Logistics Manager will accommodate through driver management. 

• Supervises and directs work of drivers to maximize productivity and provide safe, on time delivery to our valued customer base while balancing the driver's performance.
• Responsible for supervising customer delivery commitments which includes supervising driver time off requests for vacations, personal time off, equipment maintenance issues and traffic delays.
• Supervise and encourage driver optimum performance and satisfaction by proactively monitoring driver wait time at shippers and consignees, dwell time between loads, address driver complaints/grievances and take action on behalf of the driver as needed, including determining when additional pay is appropriate, approved and in process.
• Insure prompt payroll processing for drivers with proactive steps and communication with payroll department as needed.
• Compute daily checklist to ensure compliance with company goals (KPIs) and verification of all fundamental accomplished
• Supervise driver files.
• Supervise drivers are meeting DOT regulations and compliance.
• Building rapport, coach, and effectively motivate drivers based on their performance.
• Supervise metrics and have a strong understanding of analytics.  
• Other duties may be assigned.

Monday - Friday

8:00am to 5:00pm

Must be available to work additional hours based on operation demands and on-call during off standard work hours.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Strong planning skills
• Results oriented
• Effective leadership skills
• Motivating skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Diverse team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• College degree/Technical Certification required in Business, Logistics, Transportation or a related field. Combination of other education and experiences will