What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at U.S. Venture?
U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture, Inc., is the leading tire wholesaler in California. With over 500 team members and 9 locations, we continue to grow our service area throughout California, Nevada and Arizona.
Reporting to the Branch Operations Manager, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervision of all drivers, daily dispatch, maintenance of vehicles, driver orientation/evaluation and training.
Scheduled work hours are based on business needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Daily supervision of all route drivers
- Oversite of daily dispatch (1 – 3 deliveries) & 3PL shipping; FedEx, UPS and other common carriers
- Develops, plans & implements vehicle preventative maintenance programs to comply with safety regulations & vehicle manufacturer guidelines
- Maintain equipment records in accordance with Federal/State & Local laws and regulations
- Oversees DOT compliance & reporting along with managing DMV registration requirements & renewals
- Tracks and reviews fleet expense by asset, provides recommendations to increase efficiency & profitability
- Takes part in Route Driver training, onboarding/recruiting process, weekly ride-a-longs
- Works with Corporate Operations and Branch Operations Managers to review new fleet purchases & replacement needs
- Work with Safety Team for safety and OSHA compliance
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of Excel, Access, and other similar applications
- Ability to utilize GPS, Telematics and In Cab Cameras to track, trend & coach driver Behavior
- Familiar with enterprise software and warehouse management systems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and problem-solve
- Ability to be flexible, work effectively both independently and with other people
- Ability to travel throughout Southern CA as well as multi-day site trips to DC’s located outside of So. CA
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, ability to compute rate
- Able to interface, work, and communicate with people of varied backgrounds and at all levels
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, or an equivalent combination of training & experience
- 3 years of increasingly responsible experience in Fleet Management and Leadership
- Tire industry knowledge preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Repetitive motions sitting at a keyboard
- May require rising/sitting repeatedly, ability to lift, pull, grasp, stoop, reach to utilize 5-drawer file cabinets
- May require climbing stairs and walking indoors or outdoors at various company locations.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25lbs. from floor to waist
- Vision abilities: close/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
QUALIFICATIONS
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.