Transportation Supervisor

Summary: The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day to day transportation operations and courier workforce. This role will manage all aspects of transportation discipline including; safety, route structures, development, personnel scheduling, and workload assignments. Responsible for training, recruiting, counseling, coaching, disciplinary action and writing reviews. Process and approve payroll, time off requests and exceptions. Communicates effectively with front line regarding change procedures, initiatives and program roll outs. Work closely with outsourced vendors to maintain fleet in prescribed manner. Establish and manage proper workflow to ensure daily, weekly and monthly DOT, IFTA, IRP reporting and requirements are met.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries into truck loads through use of strategic routing software.
• Monitor all transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for both drives and vehicles (Hours of Service, GVWR, DQ Files, Medical & License Expirations, etc.).
• Provides feedback on performance, safety, and other opportunities to drivers in a manner that achieves success while achieving company goals.
• Arrange and schedule necessary preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment and delivery vehicles based on FMCSA compliance and manufacturer determined maintenance needs.
• Conduct internal investigations and meetings to determine root causes of any transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Maintains and creates a safety driven culture for all MSI vehicles and drivers.
• Collects, systematically uploads, and stores all necessary documentation for outbound freight, driver compliance and vehicle maintenance records (Inspections, Citations, registration, POD’s, Insurance, etc.) in accordance with DOT or Company guidelines.
• Manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
• Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
• Partners with warehouse personnel, sales personnel and other internal or external supply chain partners to achieve optimal performance.
• Ensure Branch distribution needs are being met through requests from appropriate personnel.
• Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instruction for loading products.

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Education required College Education preferred
• 1+ years utilizing routing software- (Descartes Routing Software-Plus)
• 1+ years utilizing or interacting with a form of Warehouse Management Software (WMS)
• 1+ years training and coaching drivers on safety or productivity performance (Lytx Drive Cam Software-Plus)
• 1+ years implementing or creating programs to improve on efficiency metrics, safety metrics, or company goal objectives
• Change management and conflict resolution leadership styles
• Experience analyzing and creating data for analysis and process improvement
• 1-2 years of Warehouse experience
• 1-2 years of Dispatch and/or Fleet experience
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use a computer and tablet
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring, countertop, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 30 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of quartz, porcelain, ceramic, LVT, natural stone and glass products imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group.MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants.If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.