Transportation Supervisor

TheTransportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing transportation and logistics operations across multiple branch locations, ensuring the safe, timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of remanufactured transformers and related equipment. This role plays a critical part in delivering an exceptional customer experience by managing fleet operations, coordinating shipments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving on-time delivery performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on transportation leader with strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, fleet management, carrier relations, and expedited freight operations in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.

This position is a first-shift role, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Flexibility may be required to support transportation operations, urgent delivery situations, and business needs outside of standard working hours. Travel is required as needed to support multi-site transportation operations, vehicle fleet activities, customer requirements, and company initiatives across branch locations.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Operations

• Lead and oversee daily transportation activities, including routing, dispatching, fleet operations, and shipment coordination.
• Manage intercompany transfers and direct-to-customer deliveries across all branch locations.
• Coordinate expedited freight, Hot Shot deliveries, and time-sensitive shipments to meet customer commitments.
• Partner with internal drivers, contract carriers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure efficient transportation execution.
• Manage domestic and international shipments, including flatbed, dry van, LTL (Less-Than-Truckload), FTL (Full Truckload), and small parcel transportation.

Compliance & Fleet Management

• Ensure compliance with all FMCSA, DOT, Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD), and transportation safety regulations.
• Maintain transportation records and documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and repair programs for company vehicles to ensure safety, reliability, and DOT compliance.
• Conduct and promote transportation safety initiatives and best practices.

Customer Service & Performance Management

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Branch Leadership to meet delivery deadlines and support customer requirements.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer shipping inquiries, concerns, and service issues.
• Monitor and improve key transportation performance metrics, including:
• • On-Time to First Promise (OTFP)
  • On-Time Pickup (OTP)
  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  
  
• Identify transportation challenges and implement solutions that improve service levels and operational efficiency.

Financial & Carrier Management

• Review and approve freight invoices for accuracy and cost control.
• Monitor transportation expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, and logistics providers.
• Lead carrier performance reviews and service improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Development

• Hire, train, coach, and develop transportation personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and ensure accountability for safety, service, and operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Partner with the Director of Transportation to support enterprise transportation strategies, operational compliance initiatives, and communication processes.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of transportation and logistics experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, heavy equipment, or mission-critical delivery environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• • DOT/FMCSA regulations
  • Hours of Service (HOS)
  • Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
  • Fleet maintenance and vehicle safety programs
  
  
• Experience managing flatbed and dry van transportation operations.
• Experience with expedited freight, Hot Shot deliveries, reverse logistics, and international shipping.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS), dispatch software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, vocational certification, or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Transportation, or a related field.
• Experience leading multi-site transportation operations.
• Experience managing carrier contracts and transportation budgets.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and transportation analytics.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead transportation operations supporting critical customer deliveries.
• Collaborative, customer-focused culture.
• High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization.
• Opportunity to drive operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you are a transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply.