Supervisor, Transportation Job at Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Saddle Creek Logistics Services Lakeland, FL 33801

Why Work for Saddle Creek?
Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Department: Transportation
Location: Lakeland, FL
Shift: Sunday – Tuesday, 6AM – 6PM AND Wednesday 6AM – 3PM

Who is Saddle Creek?
Saddle Creek is a nationwide third-party logistics provider. For the past 50 years our dedicated associates have built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

What you will do:
  • The Transportation Supervisor is the key operations link between the organization, drivers/owner operators, and customers.
  • The primary responsibility is to lead and supervise driver associates to achieve superior customer service and KPI goals.
  • Daily execution of the operating plan, equipment utilization, safety, hours of service , and fuel efficiency
  • Use and ensure WMS, TruckMate and PeopleNet systems are updated accurately and promptly
  • Primary on-site supervisor to solve customer service, equipment, driver, and warehouse issues
  • Assists the Operations Manager with developing, managing and controlling the warehouse and transportation operation
  • Administrative functions such as billing, invoicing, and driver pay

Our ideal candidate will have…
  • Minimum of 1-3 years leading and supervising drivers in a truckload, LTL or parcel environment preferred
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to build credible relationships with drivers and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Ability to evaluate alternatives in order to make the best overall value decisions considering cost, customer expectations, driver needs and other factors
  • Demonstrated analytical ability, attention to detail, and strong computer skills
  • Ability to function in a high-stress environment and deal with a variety of issues in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team
  • Ability to learn and become an accomplished user in the transportation management and other systems
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in a professional manner

It would be even better if you had…
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous improvement training and experience
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Benefits:
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA and medical reimbursement
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) match
  • Vacation and holiday pay
  • Employee assistance and identity theft protection
  • Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Company paid life insurance and short term disability
Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO is the Law poster
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Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to
Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com
and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.



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