Transport Supervisor
Columbia, SC (USA)
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Post Date: 10/23/09 Company: Pepsi Bottling Group
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: 4 year degree Fax:
Experience: 2 - 5 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
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Job Description:
This position is for local residents only.
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This person contributes to the success of The Pepsi Bottling Group by supervising a team of transport drivers to deliver product to PBG distribution centers in a safe, efficient and productive manner.


Major Tasks, Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Provide local interface and direction for dedicated carrier on issues and improvement projects.
• Assume ownership for financial forecasts and analysis related to the transportation cost center.
• Provide support to Market Unit facilities on transportation matters including, but not limited to: Identification and achievement of assigned productivity/cost improvement targets; resource requirements planning; wait time reduction.
• Assist in the development and implementation of inbound transportation programs that provide for continuous improvement.
• Develop effective relationships with internal customers (i.e. sales, logistics, plant, satellite warehouses etc.)
• Provide location assistance for proper utilization of transportation tools such as rate and route guides.
• Resolve outstanding freight bills.
• Maintain equipment appearance and safety standards: instruct and train all company assigned to transport department in proper safety procedures and regulations; direct employees in identifying and correcting any unsafe conditions; eliminate avoidable accidents and improve department's performance.


Basic Job Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience managing front-line employees
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Transportation experience dealing with legal, regulatory and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations
• Previous supervisory experience

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