Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor Job Description

Reports to: Transportation and Compliance Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

 Position Summary:

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the transportation team, managing our domestic, international, and private fleet management of outbound and inbound freight.  This role works cross functionally to ensure compliance related to the shipment of goods, carrier relations, equipment, and the transportation team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The position supervises others and requires accountability for direct reports.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Lane Automotive’s daily delivery truck operations, including equipment, resources, and freight.
• Supervise and train drivers on Lane Automotive Traffic policies/procedures and governmental regulations.
• Adjust and maintain delivery routes based on analysis of route efficiencies, customer sales, DOT/State regulations, and hours of service.
• Maintain fleet based GPS and electronic logbook hardware/software.
• File and/or submit documentation or electronic data required for inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments.
• Analyze shipping data, to identify trends or opportunities to reduce damages and/or increase savings.
• Perform freight bill auditing.
• Create and monitor reports to measure performance.
• Attend industry events (Company Events, Trade Shows, and Motorsports Events) as a strong brand representative.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations, issues disciplinary action, and consistently enforce company policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Work in a team environment.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work environment by complying with procedures, policies, training, and regulations.
• Ensure established policies and procedures are followed.
• Participate in continuous improvement project team activities.
• Assist with talent and workforce planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
• 3-5 years of Transportation and or Logistics responsibilities in a distribution environment, preferred.
• Experience with transportation cost savings, preferred.
• Experience with domestic and international regulations that impact the transportation and logistics function, including NAFTA, CAFTA, National Motor Freight Classification Tariff (NMFC), hazardous shipping requirements, carrier contracts, freight claim filings, and motor carrier cargo insurance.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively (clear and concise) through writing, speaking, active listening, and presentation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other job-related equipment and software.
• Ability to approach conflicts with vendors, customers, and colleagues in a constructive manner.
• Ability to develop and foster business relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work both independently, within a team, and cross-functionally with other departments/stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision/guidance and must be self-directed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.
• Ability to understand own thoughts, feelings, and actions; and how they influence own behavior and impact others.
• Willing to participate in Company designated training.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the company handbook.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to practice safe work habits.

Physical Demands:

This is an office type position that requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and use of hands.  This position requires the operation of basic office equipment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  

Each coworker is accountable for their actions and is required to exercise good judgment in everything they do on behalf of Lane Automotive.  Part of that responsibility includes understanding and living up to company values, standards, and policies, specifically our code of ethics and business conduct.  Additionally, every coworker has the responsibility to ask questions when they are unsure of what those values, standards, and policies require and to act if they believe someone else is not acting consistently with those values, standards, and policies. 

The information in this job description is intended to convey the key responsibilities and requirements.  It is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the opportunity.  Responsibilities are subject to change. 

At Lane Automotive, we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce.  We value the contribution each Team Member makes to our Vision “To deliver the best customer experience in every market we serve.”  We expect Team Members to practice values in all decisions and lead the values by action and example.

Lane Automotive Values:

Integrity: Be genuine, always do what’s right even when no one is looking

Passion: A strong feeling of excitement

Innovation: Never satisfied with the status quo

Respect: Consideration for everyone, in everything we do

Accountability: Take ownership

Lane Automotive welcomes diversity.  As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.