Transport Supervisor

Job description

Overview

This person contributes to the success of PepsiCo by supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to Company's distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.

Responsibilities

·  Manage a team of transport drivers including assigning routes, providing training, addressing performance issues, ensuring adherence to policies/procedures, and overseeing annual safety training programs whereby the incumbent will direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance.
·  Hold regular driver meetings to improve communication, address concerns, share department updates, and provide ongoing safety and DOT training.
·  Monitor hours of service, DOT compliance and leverage telematics (Geotab) to manage maintenance needs, hours tracking and conduct regular truck inspections.
·  Build relationships and collaborate with internal teams (i.e. production, warehouse, sales, logistics) on operational needs like load availability, backhauls, and plant loading schedules
·  Handle carrier dispatching to ensure on-time pickups/deliveries of products.
·  Work closely with R&M to develop an annual equipment maintenance plan, schedule preventative/necessary maintenance and repair, and conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance.
·  Instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations;
·  Prepare, analyze and report on transport metrics related to on-time shipping, costs, payload and safety KPIs.
·  Manage administrative tasks including driver payroll, timesheets, vacation scheduling and tracking.
·  Ensure adherence to all EHS requirements, training initiatives, and safety standards.
·  Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transportation operations.
Qualifications

 

Education and Certifications:

·  A minimum of 2-3 years of related field and/or a Bachelors degree

 

Work Experience:

·  Knowledge of DOT (Department Of Transportation) regulations
·  Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations
·  A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing front-line employees

 

Skills & Capabilities:

·  Ability to work a flexible schedule.
·  Able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks without losing momentum while also completing all daily tasks efficiently and effectively.
·  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
·  Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
·  Proficiency with transportation metrics and KPIs
·  Continuous improvement and analytical mindset