Transportation Supervisor

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If this sounds like you, apply today and join the team

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Being a Good Partner

Coordinate timely and efficient routing and dispatching of trucks

Evaluate route effectiveness and adjusts routes as needed

Record time of departure, destination, cargo, expected time of return and investigates overdue vehicles

Keep track on customer needs, drivers, locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and speed of response

Negotiate prices with third party vendors as necessary

Take client calls and communicates issues with drivers and Transportation Manager as appropriate

Assist Transportation Manager in making sure drivers follow all DOT regulations and hours of service rules

Assist Transportation Manager to ensure appropriate workforce level each day

Provide after hour support for truck emergencies and or customer support

Responsible for influencing positive employee morale and quality customer service

Promptly communicate any delays, issues, or concerns with completing the requested haul

Invoice all shipments

Assist in maintenance tracking to ensure that the fleet is in good working order

Provide and maintain proper driver and equipment records with terminals

Work cooperatively with all division to ensure transportation needs are met

Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license, with acceptable driving record

Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required

Excellent customer service skills and written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain composure under pressure

Strong PC knowledge, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Familiarity with DOT requirements

Strong organizational skills

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree

Previous dispatch experience

WHY HERITAGE?

Competitive Pay

401k match after 6 months

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Farm Bureau Membership

Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time

If you see yourself as a future Transportation Supervisor with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination. #INDSP