Transportation Supervisor Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor Company: Location: Memphis, TN Description: Growing recycling and waste company located in greater Memphis area is accepting resumes for a Transportation Supervisor. Initially, in addition to the general duties listed below, the Transportation Supervisor will perform a minimum of 3 pulls a day. General duties include: ? Manage and administer the facility truck fleet by selecting drivers, equipment, dispatching, and performing maintenance, achieve expected service levels and manage costs. ? Prepare work schedules to obtain optimum utilization of personnel and equipment while adhering to DOT laws. ? Analyzes customer needs, develops and implements changes to improve service to customers in the most cost efficient manner. ? Investigates causes of incidents/accidents and develops safety measures for preventing further occurrences. ? Participate in budget process. ? Other duties as assigned. Qualifications ? 3-5 years experience as Lead Driver and/or Supervisor within a transportation environment, preferably in a service industry. ? Transportation/Fleet Service experience, which includes customer processing, route delivery procedures and basic security and operational procedures. ? Strong organizational, verbal and written skills. ? Knowledge of business processes such as profit and loss, profit margins, accounting, and other related principles. ? Understanding and ability to manage Federal, State and Local DOT requirements. ? Proficient with MS Office and comfortable learning new technology. ? Must possess a valid Class A CDL license with clean driving record. In addition to the above requirements, the ideal candidate will have a technical background as a Diesel Mechanic with previous experience working in a service environment.

Job Title: Operations Manager-Transportation Company: Greatwide Logistic Services Location: Memphis, TN Description: Greatwide Logistics Services, headquartered in Dallas, is a privately held third-party logistics provider serving the United States and Canada. Greatwide offers an integrated service platform to customers including dedicated contract carriage, irregular route truckload, full-service truckload brokerage, warehouse-based logistics and managed transportation services. The company ranks 11th among Transport Topics' Top 50 Logistics Providers, a Top 70 3PL Provider by Food Logistics and a Top 100 Motor Carrier by Inbound Logistics. For more information, visit www.greatwide.com. We currently have an opening in our Memphis, TN facility for an Operations Manager. The Operations Manager provides leadership for the customer's Memphis location. Manages the areas of compliance, system(s) integrity, service reporting, employee welfare & benefits, payroll, billing and various other responsibilities including accounts receivables and payables. Performs complex and technical duties requiring knowledge of Greatwide computer applications such as TMW, McLeod, Qualcomm and Peoplenet. And also, knowledgeable of Federal Motor Carrier Rules & Regulations and other applicable state / federal laws. Works independently, using sound judgment in making decisions and maintaining confidentiality at all times. Completes various standard reports and ad hoc reports accurately and on time. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interact with the company drivers, region safety and capacity management, as well as the local customer staff. Engage all drivers at the location in the compliance process and safety awareness. Support location with Hours of Service compliance initiatives. Implement and manage Hours of Service audit process that drives accountability to ensure compliance with Greatwide requirements as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations. Complete audits of driver qualification files prior to hiring of driver to ensure compliance with Greatwide policies and applicable federal regulations. Confirm in-process of new employees in various systems using information from capacity management. Meet with new employees to assist with questions. Maintain and support technology tools, including managing system integrity and productivity; Greatwide i.e. TMW, McLeod, Qualcomm and Peoplenet. Work with benefits department to assist in the administration of employee benefit programs to include health, vision, dental, retirement and other employee programs. Answer employees' general questions with regard to benefits, retirement, personnel policies, standard operating procedures, payroll and other human resources related concerns. Generate payroll and ensure timely processing. Check payroll reports for accuracy, corrects errors immediately and compiles / completes required payroll reports. Generate billing and review to ensure accuracy, timely completion of all reports and requirements. Confer with direct reports to resolve procedural problems using root cause analysis methods. Review and correct customer accounts receivable issues and comply with Greatwide's receivables goal. Facilitate monthly safety meeting with drivers. Daily contact with the Customer and the Customer's traffic and accounting departments via phone call or in person when visiting (not in email form) to discuss feedback and future operations planning. The Operation Managers effectiveness will be evaluated in the following areas. Contribution to a safety focused and compliant location. Providing of effective leadership by challenging, motivating and developing direct reports. Consistently meeting all customer expectations. Showing high degree of composure, integrity and credibility in everything that GreatWide does. Minimizing operating expenses. Consistently maintaining costs at or below budgeted numbers. Qualifications (education and Experience): Prefer BA in Business/Supply Chain Management or relevant work experience Minimum 2 years of Operations experience in the transportation industry Previous experience in dedicated fleet, LTL or TL dispatch is required Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role Proven ability to manage/execute plans and procedures Proficiency in Microsoft applications and knowledge of general software to enable effective use of our operating systems Ability to effectively interact with customer representatives Ability to effectively interact and motivate company employees and company owner operators Working knowledge of transportation management software and on board technology Greatwide Logistics offers a comprehensive menu of benefits that include: Health, Dental, and Vision 401 (k) and Life Insurance Programs Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Transport Supervisor - Knoxville, TN Job Company: PepsiCo Location: Knoxville, TN Description: Transport Supervisor - Knoxville, TN-OPE000178 Pepsi Beverages Company (PBC) is PepsiCo's beverage manufacturing, sales and distribution operating unit in the United States, Canada and Mexico. PBC makes, sells and delivers approximately 75 percent of PepsiCo's North American beverage volume. Its diverse portfolio includes some of the world's most widely recognized beverage brands, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, Aquafina, Gatorade, SoBe, Lipton, and Amp Energy. In many markets, PBC also manufactures and/or distributes allied brands, including Dr Pepper, Crush, ROCKSTAR, and Muscle Milk. Description General Summary: This position contributes to the success of the Pepsi Beverages Company by supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to PBC distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: - Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects - Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center - Provide support to Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including, but not limited to: Identification and achievement of assigned productivity/cost improvement targets; resource requirements planning; wait time reduction - Assist in the development and implementation of inbound transportation programs that provide for continuous improvement - Develop effective relationships with internal customers (i.e. sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses etc.) - Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides - Resolve outstanding freight bills - Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards: instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations; direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance Qualifications Basic Job Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED - A minimum of 2 years experience managing front-line employees - Knowledge of DOT regulations - Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations - Previous supervisory experience Preferred Job Qualifications: - Experience working a flexible schedule including early mornings, late night and/or weekends - Bachelors degree - Class A, CDL certified Job Posting Aug 23, 2010 Job Operations Primary Location United States-Tennessee-Knoxville Schedule Full-time Shift Day Job Job ID: OPE000178