Transportation Supervisor

Summary

This position requires the ability to travel between Dillon, SC and Rockingham, NC (Primarily working in Dillon). Ideal candidate will reside within one hour of each location. 

This role will provide leadership and guidance to Perdue Transportation Professional Drivers.  Role is responsible for the management and administration of operations for Perdue Foods and Agri-Business. This includes, 50-100 drivers, all applicable assets in yard totaling $750,000 to $1.5M. Responsible for managing all phases and functions of Perdue Transportation Operations including both operations and administration in support of the timely delivery of dressed poultry and agricultural products for the Transportation Department.  Perdue Transportation operates 24/7, this position requires evening and weekend accessibility via phone.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review safety systems for driver safety to ensure drivers are meeting or above safety compliance goals. Coaching drivers that are below industry guidelines.  
• Manage compliance with all DOT / FMCSA standards for driver requirements. 
• Complete audits on driver safety expectations aligned with DOT/FMCSA and Perdue Fleet Safety standards. 
• Manage trailer inventories at Perdue and third-party freezers. 
• Facilitate new hire orientation and complete necessary steps for new hire ramp in time, including ride along, and 30/60/90 days follow up. 
• Review and manage daily KPI report on fleet efficiency (Backhauls, Loads Per Driver, Empty Miles, Down Time, OTD), paperwork, and all daily expectations that the driver should be meeting. Provide constructive feedback with drivers in person and follow SOP on driver accountabilities. 
• Manage local fleet Accident guidance – Provide a thorough investigation for the weekly Incident Review Board – Provide timely feedback in person to driver on corrective counseling – No less than 7 days old. 
• Complete new hire interviews in person and establish a Fleet Retention plan with current challenges and goals on how to retain new / current drivers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by leadership.
   

Minimum Education

Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience.

Experience Requirements

Qualified candidates must have excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; general knowledge of FMCSA DOT guidelines, and detailed geographical knowledge of the Eastern U.S

Experience Preferred

• Qualified candidates must have excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. 
• General knowledge of FMCSA DOT guidelines, and detailed geographical knowledge of the Eastern U.S.
• 3-5 years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
• Prior supervisor/management experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Flexible work schedules (both days and hours) to handle weather, holidays, or other service disruptions.
• 24 hours, 7 days a week on-call basis for matters involving customer service or safety of drivers.
• Ability to travel to and from facility locations.
• Position will require physical activity.
• Exposed to office equipment, outside weather conditions, shop environment