Transportation Supervisor - The Salvation Army
Canoga Park, CA 91304
About the Job
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ABOUT THE ARC:
The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.
ABOUT OUR PRODUCTION TEAM:
Become part of the dedicated Production Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Canoga Park Distribution Center, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.
PAY RATE $22.00 per hour.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Opportunity for career growth
- Paid time off
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Retirement Plan
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
As our enthusiastic and hardworking TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR , you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Monitor the performance of drivers and transportation operation to identify areas for improvement.
- Manage transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses while maintaining service levels.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to transportation activities, including driver logs, vehicle inspection and delivery records.
- Coordinate with other departments such as retail, WTU and program to ensure smooth operation.
- Resolve any transportation-related issues or delays that may arise during delivery or pick-up process.
- Partner with HR in hiring driver positions and completion of training requirements.
- Prepare weekly work schedule in accordance with budgeted hours and ensure payroll reports are completed on time.
- Oversee training and supervision of Drivers/Material Handlers and beneficiaries assigned to the transportation department. Responsible for training and supervision of beneficiaries who are assigned as truck helpers.
- Plan and optimize route schedules based on delivery and driver schedules for efficiency.
- Maintain all DOT and driver files to align with state and federal law.
- Ensure each truck, tractor and trailer meets TSA operational and safety standards.
- Supervise the donation operations to include donation attendant training, CCC locations, donation bin placement, and donor relations. Ensures a quality donation experience for donors.
- View SmartDrive reports each morning, giving proper coaching/disciplinary action as necessary.
- Plan and conduct weekly Transportation Team meetings per ARC Policies.
- Review and approve all direct report timecards; ensure compliance with Wage and Hours requirements.
- Ensure loading and unloading equipment is safe and operable to include carts, dollies, load binders, flat carts, etc.
- Assures safety measures established and maintained by ARC policy and government regulations.
- Plays a critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
- Assumes responsibility of day-to-day Operations in the absence of the Operations Manager.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications to be considered for this position:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate or equivalent (Required)
- Current valid driver’s license: able to pass MVR report (Required)
- Must pass TSA driver and safety training series.
- Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate others.
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively with fellow employees, beneficiaries, and donors.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
- General understanding of Safety Rules for Dock and Transportation
- Minimum of five years light industrial, transportation, or operations’ experience.
- Minimum two years of verifiable supervisory experience.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to operate forklift and complete regular certification requirements.
- Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
- Due to the facility's nature, incumbent must be able to occasionally work outdoors and feel comfortable walking on potentially uneven surfaces.
Schedule:
Our Distribution Center operate 5 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate coverage. Full-time Transportation Supervisor may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including some weekends and holidays.
About The Salvation Army:
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers programs have offered spiritual, emotional, and social assistance to those who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Our no-cost programs provide housing, food, counseling, community, and employment as we work to treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence.
Source : The Salvation Army