OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Assist the Operations Supervisor with the dailymanagement of assets and human resources including application of Companypolicies and procedures to achieve efficiency, profitability and good workingrelations with dispatch, owner-operators, customers and the public.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Monitoring thedispatch board for issues * Calling driversthat are late * Calling to set updrivers that do not arrive * Monitoring thePDQ deliveries to ensure they are on time.
* Takes all callsfor the Omaha/Lincoln/South Dakota drivers to handle issues * Provides drivercoverage for routes that the drivers call in on.
* Sends OS&Dreport Tuesday thru Sunday on PDQ for Omaha/Lincoln/South Dakota only on theweeks this person has call.
* Monitors theSalina Linehaul to ensure it is on time and notifies drivers when it is late.
* Sends Salina andGrand Island times to DSM dispatch to ensure an accurate report to CorporateAAP.
* Perform driverAudits to ensure compliance with customer guidelines and request.
* Make customercontact with I street and Saddlecreek hub 3 to 4 times a week to ensure theydon’t have issues.
* Morning reportclean up to fix or enter any missing route data that was overlooked.
* Monitor the sortat APEX so that the drivers are working efficiently to get loaded and leave ontime.
(Twice a Month) * Driver Trainingon the MDU and retraining when drivers are having issues.
* Monitor the dailyreport and correct IC issues with Late arrival times.
* Responsible forthe rerouting of routes if we experience several delays due to traffic orconstruction.
* Takes call forDSM every other weekend and every other week.
* Coverage for DSMdispatch when they are on PTO or Sick time.
* Some travel betweenOmaha and Lincoln.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* * High School diploma required; but acollege degree is preferred * Minimum 2 years of experience intransportation and/or logistics.
* High degree of self-discipline * Outstanding verbal communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Good organizational skills.
Job Type: Full-time Ability to Relocate: * Cedar Rapids, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person