Linehaul Supervisor (KCM) - Yellow

JOB SUMMARY:
Supervise and coordinate activities of drivers engaged in operating motor vehicles in yard, shuttle, and long haul operations to haul freight for motor transportation company. Provide performance management, training, feedback, and guidance ensuring effective utilization of resources. Utilize independent judgement and effectively recommend personnel actions in the best interest of Yellow Transportation, Inc in accordance with company policy, procedures and contractual language to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discipline, suspend, and or discharge and employee.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assign motor vehicles and drivers to meet daily manpower and tranportation needs for conveyance of on-time freight to our customers. Determine drivers available and compile list of available vehicles and loads. Assign vehicles according to factors, such as servicable freight to Yellow customers, length and purpose of trip, freight requirements, and preference of user. Record and utilize drivers for unstaffed scheduled runs. Prepare list of extra drivers available for assignment for regular or special trips. Use independent judgement to select drivers according to such considerations as seniority, qualifications, location duration of assignement, assign workload, and when determining if requested time off is or is not granted.
2. Issue trip sheets, toll crads and necessary paperwork to drivers. Record time of departure, unit numbers, destination, and expected time of return. Investiage overdue vehicles. Monitor and maintain equipment pools allocated.
3. Supervise efforts and activities of assigned drivers responsible for delivery of freight to customer locations according to schedule and territory. Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance and provide training on duties, policies, and procedures. Communicate/coordinate with local management team and other YFS locations freight planning, scheduling runs, driver and equipment utilization by using independent judgement in assessing driver time availability, and run time requirement.
4. Using independent judgement, initiate disciplinary process as necessary, providing appropriate coaching and documentation of actions. Maintain communications, working to promote a teamwork environment and meet satisfactory production levels. Ensure employees have adequate knowledge and resources to accomplish assigned duties.
5. May maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses. Utilize independent judgement when determining if supplemental pay should be approved. Direct drivers work assignments via two-way radio, computer or in person.
6. Participate in the Dupont Safety Process and Linehaul Department Special Projects geared to reduce Linehaul Preventable Accidents and Injuries.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. High school education or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of company policy, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
3. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in transportation or related area.
2. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
3. Basic Computer Skills
4. Experience in supervision and dispatching.
5. Demonstrated ability to use independent judgement to provide routine instructions and effectively recommend forceful decisions in compliance with company policies, procedures and bargaining agreements.

Yellow is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.myyellow.com/jobs.

Yellow Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires pre-employment drug testing.