Transportation Supervisor Details

Transportation Supervisor

Charlie's Produce - Seattle, WA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:
Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are
Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, with distribution centers in Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Anchorage, Boise, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The secret to our 40 years of success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth.
Charlie's provides a healthy employee stock ownership program, competitive Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance plans. And our newest benefit offers Pre-Paid Fully Funded College Tuition to our employees and the dependent children of our employees after 1 year!Responsibilities:Job Summary:
Our Transportation Supervisors are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the department. Uphold company safety standards, compliance and standards of conduct. Provide driver support and resolve unexpected problems to ensure operation goals are met with the highest regard for customer service. Maintain Efficiency of processes in a fast paced team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the deparments perfomance in the following functions:

• Route management - fixed route maintenance, territory planning, and same day adjustments
• Route tracking to insure sequencing and flow are optimal and consistent for driver success
• Spreadsheet maintenance
• Dispacthing as needed
• Plan manpower needs and future scheduling
• New driver onboarding and training
• DOT Policy implementation
• Driver performance management
• Schedule all drivers and manager re-schedules for sick/absent drivers
• Audit driver logs and review driver pre-check lists
• Driver Performance Management
• Coordinate back hauls and pick-ups
• Coordinate maintenance of all equipment
• Ensure drivers are informed of changes
• Communicate and relay information to Receiving and Purchasing Departments regarding any vendor issues
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

Qualifications:Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a Transportation Supervision or Lead role
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations
• Extensive knowledge of Washington roads and highways for route planning
• Current commercial driving license, medical card and driving record in good standing preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, bi-lingual a plus (Spanish)
• Intermediate Word and Excel skills for correspondence and reporting duties/pivot tables
• Intermediate MS Outlook skills for regular communication with crew
• Intermediate verbal communication skills
• Must be able to assist a diverse work force and communicate clearly with various levels of management

Charlie's Produce Total Compensation Package Includes

• Competitive starting pay
• 90 day review with potential performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
• We recognize and reward hard work and commitment. Supplemental retirement plan through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Vacation pay, paid holidays & pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer-covered College Program
• Coverage under State Sick Leave
• 401(k) available
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Supplemental Information
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with the information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.