Location Supervisor
Company: Forward Air
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Position: Location Supervisor Job Description: Forward Final
Mile is looking for a Locations Supervisor. The Location Supervisor
will be responsible for assisting the Location Manager to oversee
the day to day operations at his/her location(s). The Location
Supervisor will be required to fully understand all aspects of
his/her location(s), build positive relationships with the client
and increase the efficiencies and business within their delivery
operations. Relationship building with client, recruiting, and
gaining 100% of client business in each location are utmost
priorities. Core Responsibilities & Duties:
- Manager in training to become Location Manager
- Delivery and route management
- Assist in recruiting / retention of contractors
- Engagement and positive culture
- Work directly with the Client and Location Manager
- Adhere and enforce all operational policies
- Warehouse Operations (in certain locations)
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Prior experience in management and/or logistics
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong leadership and planning ability
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills
- Must have the ability to prioritize work load and manage
time
- Identifies and resolves problems. Demonstrates attention to
detail
- Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize
resources and develops/recommends/implements solutions
- Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with
individuals and groups within and outside the organization
- Provides timely and professional support to all
internal/external customers and vendors
- Effective organization and leadership skills
- Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to
effectively supervise, coach and influence employees
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. About UsSince 1990,
Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation
and related logistics services to the North American air freight
and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an
accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific
time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a
cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work
with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and
build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air
presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics
companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers,
passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a
single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services
and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added
supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload
operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete
Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to
expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our
customer base.Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings
and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with
owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable
us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed
with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian
airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points
(secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service),
creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the
industry.Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy
Companies
(https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging)
" publicationAbout the TeamFinal Mile:Forward provides delivery and
installation services of large appliances through a nationwide
network of locations. Forward Final Mile excels in servicing
residential developments, large, multi-family complexes, and
hotels.
Keywords: Forward Air, Dallas , Location Supervisor, Professions , Dallas, Texas
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