Transportation Supervisor - Distribution

description : At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. The Transportation Supervisor at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Transportation team supporting efforts to maintain efficient operation of the distribution facility's transportation activities. This position involves managing transportation assets effectively, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration and teamwork across the supply chain and is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and has a commitment to continuous improvement. key_responsibilities : Coordination and Management: Supervise and coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers.Schedule daily routes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to time requirements.Oversee scheduling of driver routes, vacation coverage, and truck maintenance.Supervise the loading of products onto trailers or trucks.Manage the preparation of delivery documents.Coordinate pick-ups with purchasing department.Develop and manage budgets for transportation department.Address transportation-related inquiries and resolve complaints. Optimization and Improvement: Assist in daily route sequencing for optimal delivery efficiency.Support the development of incentive and safe driving programs for drivers.Recommend route changes to enhance profitability.Assist in implementing cross-training programs for drivers. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.