Regional Ground Network Supervisor

Job Description

This position reports to the Regional Ground Network Services Manager. The Regional Ground Network Services Supervisor supports the execution of the GNS by managing daily truck operations and supervising GNS personnel. This position supports linehaul operations to and from designated branches to and from the regional gateway and origin branches through the execution of the truck and sortation schedules and managing the capacity requirements of the network. Various work schedules may be required for this position, including late afternoon and evening, nights and weekends.

• Assist the Regional Manager in establishing all staffing requirements and scheduling to support Ground Network Services operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing best practices for load utilization and cargo integrity.
• Assist the warehouse manager in developing and implementing cargo sort operating plans and work instructions, including dock plans for door schedules and sequencing, staging and segregation, door load assignments, and processing times as necessary.
• Work with the warehouse manager to coordinate warehouse staffing needs.
• Insure that the warehouse receives all required documentation including load manifests and bills of lading.
• Assist in managing trailer inventories, yard services, security, and access to facilitate the sortation operations.
• Monitor OS&D shipments.
• Train and develop direct reports.
• Coordinate the recovery of cargo from airlines and CFS facilities to induction into the Ground Network
• Support documentation as needed, including processing consolidations in e.tms Export and Import and monitoring work flows.
• Supervise staff in monitoring work flows and all e.tms Export and Import consolidation processing activities.

• Identifying potential capacity constraints in the scheduled network.
• Assist in enacting contingencies to expand ad hoc capacity as needed, and arranging reroutes and additional trucks as necessary.

• Ensure service provider equipment is in place at regional branches to facilitate operations.
• Perform service provider reviews and update CRM as necessary.

This position directly supervises Ground Network Services agents. Supervisory duties are carried out in accordance with Expeditors’ policies and all applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum two years’ experience in a ground network operation, or two years in an Expeditors’ Transcon or other transportation department. Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.