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Created By: Brian Pillsbury Created Date: 02/14/2025, 09:14 AM
Job Code: 57-702 Job Title: Transportation Supervisor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Description
Cost Center Name Cost Center Number Salary Grade
Transportation
15461
USS 065
Department Name Immediate Supervisor
Operations & Transportation
Dispatch Manager
Location
Riviera Beach
Job Summary
The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the transportation operations. This includes managing and coordinating the activities of the transportation team, dispatchers, and other staff. Additionally, the Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Job Scope
Supervisory Responsibilities Budgetary Responsibilities
Yes
Responsible for the supervision of non-exempt employees
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and supervises the daily transportation operations of a company or organization
Develops and implements policies and procedures related to transportation activities
Ensures compliance with government regulations regarding safety and personnel.
Monitors and tracks employee work hours
Develops and manages transportation reports
Supervises and trains dispatchers, and other personnel
Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in transportation operations
Plans and assigns work schedules.
Interviews and hires personnel for positions
Trains personnel in operations and safety procedures
Enforces applicable safety regulations
Maintains records and prepare reports
Performs related duties as assigned
Manages Trinium access rights for dispatch and Intermodal.
Oversees the accounting group to ensure up to date records.
Assists in the implementation of cross-departmental initiatives, providing feedback on progress and outcomes.
Minimum Education, Certification, Experience and Physical Requirements
Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experience
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certification related to logistics, transportation or customer service are a plus
Experience
2 years of experience in customer service or operations coordination, preferably within the logistics or transportation industry. Experience with IMO regulations , national pick-up coordination, or dispatch operations
License
Valid State of Florida Driver's License and Valid Passport.
Travel
Less than 5% to various Tropical Locations
Physical
Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day. Ability to travel in various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc..) Occasionally exposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.
Language
English
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors and internal teams
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve operational issues efficiently and professionally
Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), dispatch software, and customer service platforms
Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously in a fast paces environment
Knowledge of international shipping regulations and standards (IMO)
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to lead effectively
Knowledge of internal and external safety regulations
