What are the responsibilities and job description for the Route Supervisor position at Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.?
If you are looking to enhance, change, or even start your career in the logistics and supply chain field, we have the position for you! Our Route Supervisors play a pivotal role in the overall success of our operations in being the face of the company to our various customers. One would be tasked with dispatch and transportation management as well as supervising and leading our general workforce to meet operational goals.
Universal Dedicated, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. (ULH), is a leading edge asset-light logistics provider. We offer a comprehensive suite of supply chain solutions providing transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services across the globe. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings. Currently, Universal Dedicated, Inc. is seeking Route Supervisor candidates for our Ankeny IA, transportation operation where we directly service a major automotive company in the area!
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- 3 years of experience in a dispatching, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Strong work ethic, ability to multitask
- A competitive and career oriented mindset
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Supervision and monitoring of Company and agency drivers
- Employee and equipment scheduling, ensuring driver productivity
- Monitoring customer material flow
- Enforcing quality and safety compliance, as well as company policies and procedures
- Communicating effectively and accurately to customer and senior management