Job Description

The Logistics/3TL Driver Supervisor is the point of contact for all day-to-day functions within the 3TL Driver Team and will work closely with our existing Purchasing/Operation Teams. This position will be critical to the daily success of the 3TL service offering which supports:

1. Line haul of our inbound inventory from our local suppliers

2. Contracted lanes of inbound inventory for some of our largest mission-critical suppliers

3. Transfers and auto-trans loads from our facilities

Primary Responsibilities

· Supervise a team of Line Haul Drivers to ensure all line haul procedures are executed to Company standards

· Participate with the 3TL Corporate team members in weekly meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers

· Develop daily driver schedules to optimize efficiency and drive home revenue targets

· Manage all personnel issues working closely with our operation leaders including training, evaluating, disciplining, and following up on driving team concerns

· Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff

· Ensure that all safety and compliance policies and procedures are followed

· Respond to all customer related issues in a timely manner to ensure positive relationships with customers

· Continually look at our demand model and develop efficient lanes in the spirit of continuous improvement

· Develop and maintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, suppliers, and our customer base

· Maintain Columbia's fleet management tool, Maintenance Connection, for all relevant equipment

· Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations

· Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

· Always demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values

Key Competencies

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel experience

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Effective organizational and time management skills

· Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers

· Excellent analytical and attention to detail skills

· Ability to handle multiple and tight deadlines

· Effective coaching and leadership development skills

· Working knowledge of Fleet Management

· Passion for learning and servicing

People Management

This position will manage a diverse group of Line Haul Drivers.

Work Environment

This position works indoors and outdoors with occasional need for delivery driving.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position

Travel

Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time

Required Education and Experience

· High school diploma or GED required

· Maintain a valid driver license with acceptable driving record

Preferred Education and Experience

· Minimum three (3) years previous driving experience

· Supervisory experience a plus

· Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred

· Lean, 6 Sigma or other Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus

Reports to Indirect Procurement Director

Classification: Exempt