Trucking Supervisor / DCCT2395

Position Description:

The Seattle Distribution Center's Trucking Department, located in Auburn, Washington has an opening for a Transportation Supervisor.Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Commitment to providing a safe work environment.Keep abreast of Federal, State, and Municipal laws and regulations, collective bargaining agreements and company work rules, regarding operations of trucking equipment.Ensure D.O.T. compliance.Implement cost-saving measures through working closely with drivers, dispatchers, and software.Teach and train driver’s new systems as necessary.Determine equipment and staffing requirements for daily operational needs.Supervise and dispatch drivers.Manage and control daily workload through good dispatching procedures.Monitor employees daily work assignments.Work with drivers to improve driving skills.Dispatch and road supervision.Must be able to work alternate work shifts including weekends and holidays.Qualifications: 2-year college degree or 5 years progressive trucking experience.Commercial driver’s license, Class A preferred.Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation laws and regulations.Knowledge of safely operating a class 8 tractor and trailer a plus.Knowledge of XATA driver management and Manugistics Trucks routing systems a plus.Knowledge of inhaul/backhaul procedures.Familiar with a union work environment; activity based pay systems and requirements.High degree of initiative and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Good leadership skills.