Transportation Supervisor

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value.

Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

Supervise the transportation operations within a facility or across facilities, as determined.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise company drivers and activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper issues.
• Collaborate with managers/staff members and customer to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with government regulations, administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and Lean program.
• Obtain Freight rates for inside sales comparison.
• Arrange trucks for delivery to customers.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
• Maintain CTPAT and ISO certifications.
• This is a position that works directly on or around motor vehicle equipment.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree or some college in pursuit of same is preferred.
• 1-2 years previous experience in a management or supervisory role.
• 3-5 years prior experience in the transportation industry.
• Solid knowledge of government regulations within the trucking industry.
• Strong time management and coordination skills, verbal and written communication skills, and critical thinking/problem resolution ability.
• Safety Mindset.

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk…