T ransportation Supervisor - Northlake, ILResponsible for Transportation, both For Hire Carriers and Splash Fleet load routing and planning. To assign, audit, and manage the activity of the Ryder loads (3PL), and managing the local For Hire Dedicated Carrier. Ensure full compliance according to FMCSA, DOT and KDP Policies for Splash Fleet. Ensure that the customer interface is managed in the most effective manner. This person will be responsible for Drivers as well as Transportation specialists.Shift and Schedule: This is a full-time position working on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Flexibility to work outside of normal schedule is required.Job Responsibilities:
Operational Responsibility for the For Hire Carriers and Inhouse (Splash) Fleet in Northlake, IL
Lead a team of drivers on a day to day basis. Including: raw material inbound to the plant, 3rd party revenue lanes, local shuttle moves, and outbound branch deliveries.
Confirm DOT/FMCSA and safety regulations are followed per driver, including monthly safety meetings, JJ Keller driver files, driver / truck audits, DVIR process, ELD audits and system knowledge.
Identify, review and implement backhaul operations to meet/exceed budgetary revenue targets
Work closely with the fleet team on equipment requirements (including PM’s, communication on repairs needed, fuel cards, etc.)
Manage interactions and relationships with all customers and stakeholders, Including: Drivers, Manufacturing, Planning, Ryder (3PL).
Effective communication day to day with plants, branches, suppliers and drivers
Relationship building and continuous communication with backhaul customers
Effective communication with internal shipping office personnel
Knowledgeable and/or open to learn systems required for the position (SAP, Spireon, Peoplenet, Ryder, etc.)
Continuous Improvement in both Cost and Service for the For Hire Carriers
Review and improve upon the baseline for transportation costs
Analyzing fleet vs. carrier cost and service for best practices
Provide input to optimize the network and align capacity cross regionally
Develop and Maintain Cost and Service Metrics for the Transport Group Operations
Understand the scorecard for transportation costs including: cost to operate vs. target cost, on-time performance, primary carrier utilization, and % handled by brokers
Other duties and project work as required
Total Rewards:
Compensation Range: $75,000-$80,000
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (includingpaid parental leave, vacation, and sick ti m e), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Requirements:
5 years experience in Transportation and Dispatching preferred
3 years supervisory experience manging direct reports is required
Microsoft office products experience preferred
Experience with SAP preferred
Extensive knowledge of DOT/FMCSA preferred
Class A license preferred
Experience using TMS
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