Senior Transportation Supervisor - Logistics

Tyson Fresh Meats
  • Springdale, Arkansas
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

    Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

    Relocation Assistance Eligible:

    No

    Referral Payout Eligible:

    No

    Continue growing with our family. 

    Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

    Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

    Management Level:

    M1

    SUMMARY: The Export Operations Supervisor is responsible for timely and efficient movement of Global Tyson products to all international customers through all modes of transportation (refrigerated trucking, hopper, tanker, refrigerated box car, ocean container, intermodal, etc.)

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

    • Ensures cross – functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
    • Develop and improve working relationships with internal and external business partners.  Plants/Shipping locations, drayage providers, cross-dock and cold storage, procurement, finance, operations, IT, maintenance, etc.)
    • Ensure Tyson export allocations are fully utilized to ensure efficient movement of Tyson products. 
    • Promotes and supports technological and automation initiatives designed to improve product movement through Global network
    • Support continuous improvement and change management
    • Lead and develop team to support Tyson Global transportation and total company initiatives
    • Ensures cross functional collaboration and alignment on strategic plans necessary to provide Tyson competitive advantage
    • Participates in frequent supplier service reviews to ensure high expectations are realized
    • Ensure risk management and contingency planning related to trends and threats impacting Global transportation and Global BUs
    • Models the Tyson values and culture. Build strong relationships and trust with internal and external team members and business partners.  Creates discipline and focus around developing talent, building talent pipeline and fostering environment that empowers team members. 

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Logistics a plus, or Bachelor's degree in Business w/3 plus yrs relevant experience a plus.
    • Experience: 3 plus yrs. of Logistics, Distribution, Exports/Imports and/or Transportation experience preferred. 
    • Computer Skills: Versed in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and various supply chain operating systems
    • Communication Skills: Mid to Senior level management written, presentation and verbal skills.
    • Supervisory: N/A
    • Travel: Minimal travel required.  Approximately 2-3 domestic trips annually.

    * RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

    Work Shift:

    1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

    For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

    The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

    We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

    CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSpringdale, Arkansas

    Skills

    • Automationunmatched
    • Candidate Pipelineunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Contingency Plansunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Import/Exportunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Logistics Managementunmatched
    • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Programsunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Talent Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truckingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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