Traffic Supervisor

Triple-S Steel - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Traffic Supervisor at Triple-S Steel is a vital role responsible for overseeing the shipping office personnel and company drivers. This position ensures compliance with DOT safety regulations, manages fleet maintenance, and supervises the daily operations of the delivery fleet. The Traffic Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining effective communication with drivers, ensuring timely deliveries, and fostering a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Management and Dispatch of Company delivery fleet
• Supervising company drivers and communicate with them daily on issues at hand
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups
• Walk the yard in morning with Drivers for load securement and answer questions
• Review daily shipping manifest and determine a sound strategy for ensuring delivery of all scheduled orders
• Consult with the Operations and Sales management when loads need to be hired out to achieve full delivery of all scheduled orders
• Routinely check in with the drivers for updates and to assess progress/morale
• Oversee vehicle maintenance reports and schedule repairs accordingly
• Assist yearly in driver evaluations, document throughout the year any performance issues
• Schedule preventive maintenance on all company owned and purchased lease delivery equipment in fleet
• Review Check HOS compliance daily using JJ Keller e-logs
• Document and address all discrepancies and/or violations with direct reports
• Maintain vehicle records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation, DQ files per DOT regulations and company policies
• Help conduct, record, and file all safety meeting information
• Familiarize with and enforce all Company Work Safety Rules
• Report all safety concerns and violations
• Actively participate in maintaining a safe work environment for all employees
• Oversee driver safety meetings to ensure relevant topics are being addressed and proper documentation is being completed
• Supervise KPA incident reports
• Conduct interviews and write-ups as necessary

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of prior fleet dispatch experience
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a distribution environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of management
• Flexibility and willingness to work 'off schedule' when necessary
• Ability to work independently, often under pressure/situations within a team environment
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to perform a variety of tasks
• Experience in flatbed operations and load securement is a plus

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement