Analysis Skills, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Distribution Services, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food and Beverage Industry, High School Diploma, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, On Call, Payroll Software/Services, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Travel Industry, Truck Driver, United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)
Reports To: Assistant Transportation Manager
Salary Range: $57,792 to $86,688 annually, plus bonus opportunity
As a Driver Supervisor, this individual, is responsible for driver assignments, scheduling, and coordinating product movements to customers, vendors, and distribution centers through the efficient use and management of company equipment, fleet, and drivers, in addition to various duties as determined by the Transportation Manager.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Adhere to all guaranteed inbound product movements, such as inbound vendor purchase orders for both Dot Foods and internal company transfers
- Manage driver assignment for all loads, inbound and outbound
- Assist in the coordination of product transfer to other distribution centers
- Perform specific duties in measuring and reporting driver payroll, service levels, fleet performance, etc.
- Leads continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot experience
- Knowledge of D.O.T., Federal and State regulations for drivers and equipment
- Working knowledge of federal Hours Of Service regulations
- Ability to work in a constantly changing environment
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
- High school diploma or general equivalency degree
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Effective planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
ROLE SPECIFICS
- Travel - Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.
- Schedule - Tuesday-Saturday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift, and on-call) based upon facility needs
WHO WE ARE
Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.
Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.
EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal, or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.