Transport Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Model, promote, reinforce, and reward the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Plan, monitor and control Parts Shuttle activities for a specific region of HOLT Territory to ensure alignment with the company mission and core business values to achieve established regional service objectives and business unit forecasts.
• Select, develop, and evaluate transport personnel to ensure commitment, competence, and human resource availability.
• Communicate, monitor, and enforce transport department policies in order to ensure a high level of consistency within the service division.
• Model, reinforce and monitor safe work practices to ensure that work environment hazards and lost time accidents are reduced and/or eliminated.
• Oversee driver operations to include adherence to all DOT regulations, company policies, and department procedures.
• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and repairs of all Parts Shuttle trucks and trailers.
• Insure parts and cargo are delivered on time, to include the employment of outside carriers as needed.
• Review routes to insure all requirement are met and stops are identified.
• Work closely with Store Parts Managers to insure requirements are met.
• Make recommendations to the Transport Manager (Parts Shuttle) and/or the Sr Director Transport and Fleet for process improvements and enhancements.
• Monitor and track trucks and trailers for replacement.
• Make recommendations to the Transport Manager (Parts Shuttle) and/or the Sr Director Transport and Fleet, in conjunction with Store Parts Managers, for new routes as needed.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of state and federal DOT requirements and guidelines
• Strong knowledge of the logistics and transport industry
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with both internal and external customers
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to handle a complex workload
• Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Consulting and influencing abilities
• Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public
• Basic knowledge in accounting principles and make arithmetic computations

Benefits

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years as a haul driver of dry vans or larger and within the transportation or logistics industry required
• CDL preferred
• Delivery operations experience preferred
• Supervisory experience required

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing and resolving problems.

• Travels monthly with possible overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license.

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

• This job is performed in both a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions, and outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people.