Transportation Supervisor

JOB TITLE:

Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Production

STATUS:
Full‑time

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Operations Manager

• Create a positive and mentoring environment for Beneficiaries (ARC rehabilitation program participants) through collaboration and partnership with program staff.
• Supervise and manage a team of drivers including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.
• Manage the Salvation Army fleet of vehicles, including maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and TSA policies to maintain a safe working environment.

• High School Graduate or equivalent (Required)
• Current valid driver’s license: able to pass MVR report (Required)
• Must pass TSA driver and safety training series.
• Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with employees, beneficiaries, and donors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• General understanding of safety rules for dock and transportation.
• Minimum five years of light industrial, transportation, or operations experience.
• Minimum two years of verifiable supervisory experience.

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a forklift and complete regular certification requirements.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors and walk on uneven surfaces.

• Logistics Management – strong understanding of transportation logistics including route planning, fleet management and analyzing transportation data.
• Customer Service – good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with customers professionally.
• Teamwork – ability to work effectively as part of a team, especially when coordinating with retail, WTU and donor.
• Leadership – ability to manage a team of drivers, transportation staff and beneficiaries effectively.
• Time Management – effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure timely deliveries.