Transportation Supervisor

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for leading and controlling activities of branch warehouse personnel assigned to the Transportation Department. This position will manage a variety of warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will manage his/her own staff as well as interface with other departments and customers.Responsibilities:Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increasesMaintain a clean, orderly and organized work environmentEnsures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety methodsResponsible for the proper collection, dispersal and retention of driver logs, fuel tax reports, accident files and registersEffectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconductResponsible for managing the maintenance and repairs of all transportation-related equipmentTakes responsibility for maximizing the cube fill rate on the delivery vehicles along with minimizing delivery costs and increasing driver productivityDirects employee on proper shipping and loading proceduresAudits 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 policiesCommunicates and cooperates with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing and Human ResourcesRequirements:High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferredFive or more years of experience managing the transportation functions of a warehouse in a distribution environmentKnowledge of local, provincial and federal OSHA safety and DOT transportation regulations preferredExperience with Omnitracs or similar fleet management systems preferredExperience in hazmat certifications preferredMust be organized, dependable and a strong leaderExperience as a commercial driver preferredMust be familiar with MS Office software and knowledge of AS400 is preferredClass A CDL LicenseBunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‐Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America-and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.