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Charity T.

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Transportation Supervisor - Fulfillment Center - Alexandria, VA

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4040 - FC Salaried Transportation Leadership
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FULFILLMENT CENTER
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2515029 Requisition #

Summary: 
Responsible for supervising activities of drivers and yard associates completing their assigned daily tasks in the Transportation Department, in a safe, professional, productive manner. Role model and demonstrates the company’s leadership model behaviors and the core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:  Other duties may be assigned:  
•    Dispatch Drivers / Outside Carriers on outbound trips
•    Receive and key-in completed load sheets, audit, and update drivers pay per company policy
•    Process, monitor and audit driver control information store requests for salvage picks, special delivery instructions
•    Update equipment activity and yard control system. NAVIS
•    Process, monitor and audit driver control information, DOT hours of service
•    Handle all processing and reporting of yard safety or over-the-road incident
•    Responsible for DOT testing as needed
•    Monitor and meet all order accuracy requirements
•    Conduct meetings with associates
•    Assist in the training and development of department associates
•    Communicate daily with fellow supervisors and managers on daily operational activities
•    Manage and promote safety and sanitation in all areas
•    Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Competency:
 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 
•    Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.  
•    Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.  
•    Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.  
•    Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Shares expertise with others.  
•    Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.  
•    Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.  
•    Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.  
•    Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 
•    Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.  
•    Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively.  
•    Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Gives authority to work independently; Provides recognition for results.  
•    Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism.  
•    Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Improves processes, products and services.  
•    Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust.  
•    Business Acumen - Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.  
•    Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures.  
•    Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.  
•    Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.  
•    Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.  
•    Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Identifies external threats and opportunities.  
•    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.  
•    Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.  
•    Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.  
•    Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.  
•    Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work.  
•    Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.  
•    Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.  
•    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Develops realistic action plans.  
•    Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.  
•    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.  
•    Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.  
•    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions. 

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/Experience: Two year transportation, logistics or supply chain management degree preferred or distribution/transportation experience equivalent.

Computer and math skills needed to successfully perform this job. Basic computer skills should include Microsoft Word and Excel. Computer skills should also include the ability to learn transportation systems. Math skills should include basis math skills needed for distribution systems as well as developing costing models. 

Certificates and Licenses: Possess commercial driver’s license preferred.  


Language Ability: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Math Ability: 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

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. 

Computer Skills: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systems.


Supervisory Responsibilities: 
Manages Van Drivers, Van Marshallers, and Driver Team Leaders.   

   
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 is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.  The associate is frequently required to stand; walk and sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. 

Harris Teeter reasonably expects to pay between $69,200 and $113,600 for this role as a newly hired associate. Pay may depend on previous experience and skill sets of the applicant.

Benefits

You will be eligible for Harris Teeter’s group benefit plans that pertain to your position upon the completion of applicable waiting periods.  Your eligibility for these benefits is subject to the terms of the applicable plan and Harris Teeter policy. 

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