Transportation Supervisor at SHN_Region_101412
SHN_Region_101412 · Whitestown, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Whitestown
Job Responsibilities
• Assist the manager in overseeing daily yard operations to ensure efficiency and proper trailer movement.
• Track daily metrics such as Trailer Dwell Time, On-Time Trailer Moves, Dock Door Utilization, Yard Check Compliance, and Load/Unload Efficiency.
• Monitor and guide the team in executing assigned tasks to meet operational goals under the direction of the manager.
• Supervise the team responsible for yard flow, trailer positioning, and dock utilization, ensuring tasks are performed accurately and on time.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job guidance for team members, escalating developmental needs or concerns to the manager.
• Support the manager by providing input and observations to optimize these metrics further.
• Act as the point of contact between the yard hostlers, sortation teams, and transportation providers, ensuring smooth communication and execution.
• Support collaboration efforts initiated by the manager to minimize yard congestion and improve flow.
• Monitor team activities for adherence to regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Escalate any compliance concerns to the manager for further resolution.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
• 3+ years in yard management, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing high-volume yard operations, trailer movement, and dock utilization
• Strong analytical skills in KPI tracking, RCA, and operational performance management.
• Knowledge of yard management systems (YMS), TMS
Work Environment
• Onsite role at Yard Operations in Whitestown, IN (IND).
• Requires regular coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call availability based on operational needs