Factor a brand of HelloFresh is hiring a dedicated Transportation Supervisor in Aurora, IL to join our growing team! As the Transportation Supervisor you are directly responsible for overseeing and assisting in the daily delivery of our freight hauling. You will manage, mentor, and develop a team of drivers and dispatchers who ultimately ensure that our facilities receive quality and on-time shipments.

SHIFT: Wednesday - Saturday (3:00pm - 2:00am) 

You will…

Lead and direct a team of drivers and dispatchers Oversee communications between drivers and dispatchers and other related departments Plan routes with our system Respond to calls from drivers and dispatchers who need support Communicate with various members of the distribution center team members, facilitating pickups and deliveries Oversee compliance with required documentation and operational procedures Account for all loads via a daily service report Train and retrain drivers and dispatchers to follow company procedures Staff the routes and assign routes to drivers daily Manage driver gas cards, driver tools, etc Schedule maintenance services, roadside service calls, etc Weekend work is required Any other tasks as assigned by management

You are...

A leader: Able to train and develop a group of drivers and dispatchers Able to communicate with 3rd party logistics companies Able to pivot from plans, make critical decisions, prioritize and resolve complications     Results Driven  Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy Able to answer calls after hours     Computer literate to input information into the computer Able to take direction and relay information to dispatchers Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)

At a minimum, you have…

2 years of experience dispatching 2 years of supervisory experience in a transportation or logistics setting  Working knowledge of optimization techniques and process flow improvements Experience managing a nimble, fast-growing team Computer skills, particularly G-Suite, Slack  Excellent written and oral communication skills Energetic and excited Highly organized and strong attention to detail Ability to multitask

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, and kneel Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds Experience in material handling Sedentary work; involves sitting most of the time Occasional movement around the office may be necessary  Regular work with computers, including keyboards and screens Regular use of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets

Working Conditions:

Able to work in cold temperatures and refrigerated environments

You’ll get…

Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)    Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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