Transportation Supervisor

Job Details: Job Location: Scientific Protein Laboratories - Waunakee, WI, Salary Range: Undisclosed,

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of planning, scheduling and tracking the transport of Mobren and SPL raw materials and finished goods via over-the-road tanker, dry van and refrigerated trailers to suppliers and customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. This role is with Mobren in Sioux City Iowa.

Responsibilities:

Monitor opportunities and issues concerning inventory movement and operational activities-including supplier-to-plant, plant-to-warehouse and inbound/outbound freight- to ensure all drivers (company and third-party) comply with policies, procedures, safety standards, DOT requirements and other applicable government regulations.
Direct activities regarding performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, trucks and facilities.
Plans, organizes, and oversees driver operations while coaching, training, and developing staff; manages performance through regular evaluations, sets clear objectives, communicates policies and expectations, and promotes a positive, accountable work environment.
Track expenditures and other financial information that accurate data is available to analyze fleet efficiencies, and improvement opportunities. 
Develop, implement, and monitor annual budget providing quarterly budget reports/forecasts against AOP. 
Recommend capital expenditures/coordinate sale of surplus/obsolete equipment.
Directs activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking 3rd party fleet contractors and associated equipment.
Serve as point-of-contact for all drivers.
Administer driver payroll system and fleet maintenance program from the ELD system.
Maintain driver qualification files, audit driver hours, scan and store electronic documents with indefinite retention of files.
Monitor driver vehicle inspection reports (E-DVIRS) and hours of services requirements.
Coordinate monthly safety meetings and annual refresher courses for driver continuous training and learning.
Adheres to established work schedules in a consistently reliable manner and performs job responsibilities and delivers work products on a dependable and timely basis.
Conduct investigations in cooperation with SPL- EHS Manager and Mobren Operations team to determine causes of transportation near misses and accidents.  Make recommendations to improve safety procedures.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience 
Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) and 5 years of experience preferred 

 
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