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We are immediately hiring an overnight Driver Supervisor in Kansas City, MO for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month

• Annual Salary Pay: $65,000 - $70,000 per year based on experience

• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 10:30 pm - 7:30 am. We are a client driven account and being so, they set our delivery schedule. 6 day work week during busy season which is typically November and December. Additional hours and days as needed to support the business needs.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days

• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match

• Discounted employee stock purchase options

• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more

• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year

• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

Under the responsibility of the Manager, the Driver Supervisor is responsible to supervise, coordinate and oversee the logistics operations and provide coaching, development and training to the staff members (30 drivers). The successful candidate must be able to provide recommendations for improvements to the facility, equipment, machinery, and processes. They will be accountable that the staff is performing to standard and has to ensure that progress is made to achieve the business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manages and directs work of drivers to maximize productivity and provide safe, on time delivery to our valued customer base while balancing the driver's performance.

• Have the managerial courage to make intelligent daily operational decisions effecting the business.

• Responsible for managing customer delivery commitments which includes managing driver time off requests for vacations, personal time off, equipment maintenance issues and traffic delays.

• Manage and encourage driver optimum performance and satisfaction by proactively monitoring driver wait time at shippers and consignees, dwell time between loads, address driver complaints/grievances and take action on behalf of the driver as needed, including determining when additional pay is appropriate, approved and in process.

• Insure prompt payroll processing for drivers with proactive steps and communication with payroll department as needed.

• Insure prompt billing and accurate billing for all trips as needed.

• Compute daily checklist to ensure compliance with company goals (KPIs) and verification of all fundamental accomplished

• Manager driver files.

• Manage drivers are meeting DOT regulations and compliance.

• Building rapport, coach, and effectively motivate drivers based on their performance.

• Other duties may be assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Instills commitment to organizational goals

• Strong planning skills

• Results oriented

• Effective leadership skills

• Motivating skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Diverse team environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Possesses a high degree of initiative

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required

• One (1) year or more experience in transportation, warehouse or distribution environment preferred

• 0 to One (1) year direct supervisory/leadership experience required

DOT Regulated: No

Customer Logistics Manager: Chance- Ryder. 116. Leaders in Logistics