Trucking Operations Supervisor

Cornerstone Wireless
  • Chicago, Illinois
    4 days ago

    Job Description

     

    Responsibilities

    1. Real-Time Operations Management & Staff Supervision
      - Supervise and lead daily operations of the Control Tower staff to ensure seamless execution.
      - Monitor and update real-time status of origins, destinations, and cargo in transit.
      - Guide operators in executing immediate corrective actions during transit delays or disruptions.
    2. Client Service & Stakeholder Management
      - Ensure prompt response to and execution of all ad-hoc and standard client requests.
      - Translate client requirements into actionable operational processes and workflows.
      - Maintain continuous communication with site personnel to adjust delivery schedules based on destination constraints.
      - Follow up consistently on critical delivery metrics to maximize client satisfaction.
    3. Data Analysis & KPI Reporting
      - Compile, analyze, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports to management and clients.
      - Track key metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Lead Time compliance, and carrier performance.
      - Identify operational bottlenecks through data trends and implement preventive measures.
    4. Carrier Management & Continuous Improvement (CI)
      - Collaborate and communicate with contracted carriers to align operational goals.
      - Lead regular review meetings with logistics partners to share feedback and drive operational excellence.
      - Develop mutual improvement plans with carriers to optimize transportation efficiency and safety.

     

    Qualifications

    • Communication & Soft Skills
      - Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to effectively communicate with clients, site managers, and contracted carriers.
      - Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities to address transportation bottlenecks, delays, and field incidents.
      - Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement (CI) and operational optimization.

    • Operational Availability & Flexibility
      - Flexibility and willingness to be on-call 24/7 to handle critical operational escalations, emergency responses, and urgent client requests.
      - Ability to remain composed and make quick, logical decisions during high-stress situations, including late-night or weekend operational crises.

    • Technical & Professional Skills
      - Strong understanding of transportation logistics, including Dry Van operations, shuttle management, and carrier routing.
      - Excellent data analysis skills with the ability to compile, analyze, and present daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reports (e.g., OTD, Lead Time).
      - Advanced proficiency in logistics IT systems, such as TMS (Transportation Management Systems), WMS, and GPS tracking platforms.

    • English and Korean bilingual is required

     

    Pay

    The base salary range for this role is between $75,000-$95,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Service Managementunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Korean Languageunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Controlunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Truckingunmatched

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