Logistics Supervisor - North Houston

**  Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, Start Time 6:00am   **

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for administering programs, policies, and procedures for the Logistics Department, including scheduling, routing, and assignments of drivers, and vehicles. This position will submit recommendations for the development of, and compliance with, logistics/transportation programs, policies, and procedures. The Logistics Supervisor plans directs and implements vehicle scheduling, allocation, dispatching, licensing, and communication functions in accordance with established policies. The Logistics Supervisor will also conduct continuous analyses of vehicle and driver assignments analyzing scheduling for possible efficiencies and consolidation. This position communicates and coordinates with material and service providers such as, but not limited to collision repair, fuel, maintenance, tires, fleet wash, etc. to ensure fleet meets all federal, state, and local regulations (i.e., Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT)).

Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and participating in meetings and presentations.
2. Serves as a point of contact for all assigned staff within the logistics department.
3. Works with leadership staff to develop, implement, and enforce policies, processes, and objectives, including administering corrective actions.
4. Monitors the Logistics operations to ensure drivers comply with the company rules, safety procedures, government regulations, and evaluations.
5. Holds all professional drivers, within the logistics department, accountable for their responsibilities and desired outcomes.
6. Investigates, verifies and resolves customer complaints.
7. Supervises material and service providers who perform repairs and maintain company vehicles.
8. Conducts periodic yard checks of all properties where company equipment is staged/stored.
9. Reviews and analyzes reports, such as Driver Trip Reports, Metrics, etc. for trends and recommends changes.
10. Utilizes all available software for trends and makes recommendations based on data collected.
11. Supervises dispatching routes for incoming donations, backhauls, line hauls, and deliveries to customers and coordinates the day-to-day department routing with the Logistics Router.
12. Organizes and facilitates weekly huddles with Lead Drivers and schedules quarterly meetings.
13. Ensures Lead Drivers hold daily huddles before the start of every shift.
14. Ensures logs are kept of attendance huddle topics.
15. Conducts staff performance reviews and addresses all disciplinary actions in a timely manner.
16. Conducts driver training in accordance with DOT and Houston Food Bank (HFB) regulations and maintains training files for records.
17. Maintains fleet maintenance files in accordance with DOT and HFB regulations.
18. Promotes staff development within the logistics department.
19. Supports other areas (i.e., Warehouse) by being cross-trained to ensure business continuity, including working Saturdays, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages one (1) or more direct reports by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Practices performance management in support of employee development, and perform administrative duties associated with being a people manager. Responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, directing work, and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include sponsoring and participating in and/or supporting project teams sponsored by other management team members.