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Bunzlcareers

Transportation Supervisor

Bunzlcareers, Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States, 30057

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Bunzl Atlanta 20, 825 Maxham Road, Suite 400, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA.

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for leading and controlling activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Transportation Department. This position manages warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate manages their own staff while interfacing with other departments and customers.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increases

Maintain a clean, orderly and organized work environment

Ensures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety methods

Responsible for the proper collection, dispersal and retention of drivers logs, fuel tax reports, accident files and registers

Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct

Responsible for managing the maintenance and repairs of all transportation-related equipment

Takes responsibility for maximizing the cube fill rate on the delivery vehicles along with minimizing delivery costs and increasing driver productivity

Directs employee on proper shipping and loading procedures

Audits various paperwork and postings (i.e. driver logs, manifests, OSHA postings, etc.) for completeness, accuracy and compliance with appropriate local, provincial and federal laws, statutes and company policies

Communicates and cooperates with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing and Human Resources

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred

Five or more years of experience managing the transportation functions of a warehouse in a distribution environment

Knowledge of local, provincial and federal OSHA safety and DOT transportation regulations preferred

Experience with Omnitracs or similar fleet management systems preferred

Experience in hazmat certifications preferred

Must be organized, dependable and a strong leader

Experience as a commercial driver preferred

Must be familiar with MS Office software and knowledge of AS400 is preferred

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9am start.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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