Operations Supervisor
Bakersfield, CA, United States1w ago
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Skills
About the role
- Overseeing daily transportation and fleet operations.
- Supervising and supporting drivers and transportation personnel.
- Manage Time keeping, KPI’s daily.
- Coordinating route schedules, dispatch activities, and operational assignments.
- Monitoring driver performance, attendance, safety, and compliance.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
- Maintaining and monitoring required operational, safety, and compliance records.
- Assisting with DOT, FMCSA, and company safety and compliance requirements, as applicable.
- Monitoring vehicle inspections, maintenance needs, and equipment availability.
- Addressing operational issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
- Communicating with drivers, customers, vendors, management, and other departments.
- Meet external customer priorities, goals.
- Supporting employee training, coaching, and performance management.
- Investigating accidents, incidents, complaints, and operational concerns.
- Helping maintain a safe, efficient, and professional transportation operation.
- Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required; additional education in transportation, logistics, or business management preferred.
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Previous experience in transportation, fleet operations, dispatch, or driver supervision required.
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Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
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Experience monitoring timekeeping, attendance, operational KPIs, and employee performance.
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Ability to coordinate dispatch schedules, route assignments, and daily transportation activities.
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Knowledge of driver safety, compliance requirements, vehicle inspections, and maintenance procedures.
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Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience with transportation management systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and timekeeping software preferred.
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Ability to investigate incidents, address operational concerns, and implement corrective actions.
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Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with drivers, customers, vendors, and management.
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Ability to provide employee coaching, training, and performance feedback.
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Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, if applicable to the position.
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Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support transportation operations.