Trucking Supervisor
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Savage is hiring a Trucking Supervisor for our North Salt Lake operation. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure that the daily assigned activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner, communicate with customers and team members, and coordinate yard movements with inbound/outbound trucks.
What You'll Be Doing:Coordinate deliveries and related trucking activities
Share responsibility for the safety of team members in all aspects of the operation
Create and maintain dispatch to meet customer demand and contract needs by efficiently utilizing equipment and available team members. Monitor real-time conditions and customers' needs through constant communication with customer personnel, Operations Manager, and data observed from trucks' on-board data collection devices
Review relevant transportation paperwork and accurately record the data in the designated information system
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Assist with hiring, training, and ongoing improvement of the team's skills
Working with the Operations Manager in managing and reporting key metrics to enhance customer satisfaction, revenue, and manage expenses
Maintain dependability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Need to Be Successful:Strong leadership skills and attributes
A Class A CDL is required with a doubles/triples endorsement
Experience using logistics programs and other programs, a plus
Previous experience in dispatching transportation and customer service
Can work independently with minimal supervision
Positive and collaborative team member
Intermediate knowledge and experience in computers, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Experience analyzing and interpreting data with the capacity to make quick and confident decisions
Willingness to travel to an off-site location, including overnight stays, could be required
Willingness to attend and pass all tests associated with job-related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, HazMat, MSHA
Positive attitude; treats others with fairness and respect expects the same in return
Experience in communicating feedback, both receiving and implementing solutions/improvements
Physical Requirements for This Role:Ability to sit for long hours
Must be able lift 50lbs
Must be able to drive in inclement weather like snow, wind, and rain. during hot summers and cold winters
Work at heights may be required, as well as outdoors, exposed to the elements year-round.
Ability to submit a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and criminal background check