Transportation Supervisor

Bunzl Distribution NA Kernersville, NC
Full Time Mid Level 5+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

This role involves leading and managing personnel within the Transportation Department of a warehouse. The supervisor will ensure efficient and cost-effective operations while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and propose methods for sustained productivity increases
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized work environment
  • Ensure safe working conditions and properly train employees on safety methods
  • Responsible for the proper collection, dispersal, and retention of drivers logs, fuel tax reports, accident files, and registers
  • Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance, and misconduct
  • Manage the maintenance and repairs of all transportation-related equipment
  • Maximize the cube fill rate on delivery vehicles, minimize delivery costs, and increase driver productivity
  • Direct employees on proper shipping and loading procedures
  • Audit various paperwork and postings for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with laws and company policies
  • Communicate and cooperate with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing, and Human Resources

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience managing transportation functions in a distribution warehouse
  • Organized, dependable, and strong leader
  • Familiarity with MS Office software
  • Class A CDL License

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Five or more years of experience managing the transportation functions of a warehouse in a distribution environment

Nice to Have

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal OSHA safety and DOT transportation regulations
  • Experience with Omnitracs or similar fleet management systems
  • Experience in hazmat certifications
  • Experience as a commercial driver
  • Knowledge of AS400

Skills

MS Office * AS/400 * Omnitracs *

* Required skills

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Competitive salaries

About Bunzl Distribution NA

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries, with significant growth through acquisitions and sales exceeding $10 billion.

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