Warehouse supervisor jobs in Columbus, GA - 39 jobs

Primary function of this position is to ensure proper management of the assigned dispatch coordinators in the management of company assets for the safe and efficient movement of freight.? This would also include the management of approved outside Carriers.?? ?The position requires professional communications, computer and presentation skills.? Position represents the company in a positive image with employees, customers and the community always performing in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: The Transportation Supervisor manages the daily work of the assigned dispatch to plan, execute, monitor and manage a component of assigned drivers/equipment and implement customer plans, routes, schedules, and to pick up or deliver freight.? The Transportation Supervisor coordinates the assigned dispatchers for the efficient and timely entry of all company and customer related data into the company transportation software and/or related software in the transportation department.? Works closely with company Load Planners and outside Carriers and ensures assigned dispatchers execute the efficient Load Plan models to ensure that the customer?s needs are being met including the communication of essential information of pick up and delivery information to the customer, carriers, and drivers. Ensures the assigned dispatchers update the transportation software database files with customer, EDI, carrier, vehicle, driver information, and all other relevant information. Ensures that all accident and incidents regarding driver injury, equipment, and driver safety concerns are reported to the Human Resource, Driver Supervisor, Transportation Manager and Safety Department. Ensures the proper training of all assigned dispatchers in the assigned responsibilities.? Ensures all department required forms and documents are completed in a timely basis. Responsible for the management of dispatch accountability as it relates to DOT compliance, operations, equipment usage, company policies and the discipline of the same for the assigned work group.?? Responsible for monitoring and obtaining KPI and Productivity goals as established by the SCM Dispatch Manager and determined by company ownership for the assigned work group.?? Follows all workplace processes and standards in support of the ISO-9001 Quality certification program.? Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises the assigned Transportation Coordinators. Responsibilities include: planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and assisting in disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.? Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associates? or Bachelor?s degree in business, logistics, or a related field or a minimum of? ten years?? in a dispatch or load planning position with a supervisory experiences in a fleet size/or driver size of 50 or more utilizing a specialized transportation software. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED Previous experience in a transportation supervisor position required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills.? Must demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment. Must possess excellent personal computer skills and having working knowledge of a transportation software i.e. : TMW, McCloud, Peoplenet, Rand McNally, PCMiler etc.. and Microsoft Office products software i.e.; Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge of Transportation fleet models; ?Extensive knowledge in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and CTPAT. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.? Must have ability to write routine reports and correspondence and to communicate effectively using the telephone, Fax, E-mail etc.? Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.? Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current driver's license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.? The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.? Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be temporarily located at the customer?s site and occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.? Duties of this job are performed in an open office environment where the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Occasional travel is a requirement for this position ?