Transportation Supervisor
Summary: The Transportation Supervisor oversees daily transportation operations and courier staff. Manages safety, route planning, personnel scheduling, and workload assignments. Responsible for training, recruiting, counseling, coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance reviews. Processes and approves payroll, time-off requests, and exceptions. Communicates changes, initiatives, and program rollouts to frontline staff. Collaborates with outsourced vendors to maintain the fleet. Ensures compliance with DOT, IFTA, and IRP reporting and requirements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Build, schedule, and consolidate product deliveries using strategic routing software.
- Monitor transportation activities to ensure FMCSA and DOT compliance for drivers and vehicles (Hours of Service, GVWR, DQ files, medical and license expirations).
- Provide performance and safety feedback to drivers aligned with company goals.
- Arrange and schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for equipment and delivery vehicles based on FMCSA and manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct internal investigations to identify root causes of transportation incidents and improve safety procedures.
- Promote and maintain a safety-focused culture across all MSI vehicles and drivers.
- Collect, upload, and store documentation related to outbound freight, driver compliance, and vehicle maintenance in accordance with DOT and company policies.
- Manage operational aspects of transportation projects and act as liaison among planning, project teams, and line management.
- Plan, organize, and manage staff to ensure work aligns with organizational standards.
- Partner with warehouse, sales, and supply chain personnel to optimize performance.
- Ensure branch distribution needs are met based on personnel requests.
- Coordinate with carrier representatives for product loading and shipment instructions.
- Perform additional duties as required or requested.
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
- One (1) to two (2) years of warehouse experience.
- One (1) to two (2) years of dispatch and/or fleet experience.
- One (1) plus year experience using routing software (e.g., Descartes Routing Software).
- One (1) plus year experience using or interacting with Warehouse Management Software (WMS).
- One (1) plus year experience training and coaching drivers on safety or productivity (e.g., Lytx Drive Cam Software).
- One (1) plus year experience implementing or creating programs to improve efficiency, safety, or company goals.
- Experience with change management and conflict resolution leadership styles.
- Experience analyzing data and creating reports for process improvement.
This role has the following physical demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
- The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
- Annual pay increases
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
- #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.