Linehaul Supervisor

*Line Haul Supervisor *

The Linehaul Supervisor demonstrates excellent problem solving and customer service skills to ensure linehaul is fully operational. This position supervises all activities of linehaul, including, developing/ executing linehaul plans, calling/assigning drivers, overseeing arriving/departing drivers and supporting drivers. Yzer culture is at the core of everything we do so it is very crucial for this leader to foster trust, respect, collaboration and team decision-making.

*Responsibilities:*

· Plan, supervise, and utilize available drivers, loads and equipment resources.

· Develop, maintain, and execute appropriate linehaul plans.

· Provide direct supervision of drivers.

· Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, contacting drivers for assignment.

· Ensure drivers arrive and depart as assigned.

· Update data to ensure accurate load and driver statuses.

· Provide training, performance feedback, and disciplinary actions, as needed.

· Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting drivers and customers.

· Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and other related requirements.

· Monitors multiple service center lanes to ensure freight reaches service centers in time for efficient cross docking.

· Closely works with the Fleet Manager and Operations Manager to ensure alignment in meeting daily/weekly/monthly and yearly business objectives.

· Provide instruction, analyses, suggestions and ideas for the improvement of operations within the shift, department, and facility.

· Provides training and feedback to employees on a continual basis regarding RPM, over speed, and idle scores.

· Conducts daily inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, as well as OSHA compliance, and DOT compliance.

· Conducts monthly safety meetings.

· Motivate drivers to exceed goals and maintain the 99% on time percentage.

· Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of service center operations.

· Speak with drivers, evaluating their needs and maintaining a successful relationship.

· Makes quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees.

· Track expedited shipments to ensure freight arrives to the customer on time.

· Comprehends and ensures compliance with company and government regulations.

· Works assigned shift/s as needed, must be available to work depending upon customer pickup and delivery schedules.

*Requirements:*

· High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Prior management, dispatch and dock experience required, preferably in LTL trucking industry.

· Thorough understanding of the LTL trucking industry, including basic paperwork flow preferred.

· Must be knowledgeable of local metropolitan area.

· Must have CDL-A with medical card to back up drive as needed.

· Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, mentor and terminate employees.

· Team building and interpersonal skills.

· Possess excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.

· Excellent planning and organization skills.

· Must have good computer skills (AS/400 & MS Office experience a plus).

· Must be willing to work 40 hours with additional hours as needed.

· Must be able to work any shift including nights and / or weekends and in any weather condition. Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job.

· Must be able to interact well with others.

· Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting

YZER is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Yzer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at jen.powell@yzerco.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $67,988.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Prescription drug insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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