Supervisor, II Account

$47,300 - $57,000/Yr

U.S. Xpress - Gordonsville, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gordonsville, VA

Truck Transportation

About the position

This position is responsible for supervising and developing all drivers for assigned accounts; addressing customer service issues or complaints; and all shipments to meet the customer's needs and demands. Provides best course of action solutions for problem resolution on a daily basis to improve customer satisfaction, retention, utilization, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Proactively promote safety metrics and key performance indicators around service pickup %, deadhead %, assignments per week, and any other metric essential for the organization's objectives.
• Supervises driver performance to ensure proper balance is achieved with business needs and driver needs.
• Utilize High Performance Coaching to proactively coach drivers on performance or behavior expectations.
• Ensure the highest level of service for U.S. Xpress customers by effectively managing expectations and commitments through strong relationships and proactive communication.
• Maximize company profitability and revenue through appropriate equipment utilization.
• Ensure win/win scenarios that result in both high driver and customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Utilize effective communication to handle sensitive issues, difficult conversations, and/or driver disputes.
• Effectively plan driver loads based on availability (PTA) and ensure drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.
• Coordinate with drivers on physicals and random drug screens as well as CDL renewal deadlines based on Safety Department tracking and correspondence.
• Utilize systems such as AS400 and XPM for various tasks to ensure maximum departmental productivity.
• Collaborate with other operational and support departments on various tasks.
• Yard duties as assigned.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to harness the collective intelligence of the workforce.
• Build credibility and trust among managed employees by providing prompt and constructive feedback or positive reinforcement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years Operations experience including Customer Service, Fleet Management, or Load Planning preferred.
• Transportation, logistics, and/or supervisory experience a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT regulations impacting daily operations preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change.
• Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly.
• Proactive and pragmatic problem solver.
• Communicates effectively across multiple mediums.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance