Transportation Supervisor - Chaska, MN (Wholesale)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising and working directly with third party logistics partners and contracted drivers. The Transportation Supervisor executes day-to-day fleet operations, of inbound traffic and outbound deliveries, directing and developing Forklift Operators, and providing quality customer service for all Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) stakeholders within organizational guidelines.

Day in the life: In a typical day, the Transportation Supervisor can expect to...

• Transportation and Warehouse Operations: Ensure processes and procedures are running efficiently in Transportation and Warehouse operations.
• Talent Management: Ensure that employees receive ongoing training on organizational guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Mission: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals
• Safety and Asset Protection: Follow and hold employees accountable for adhering to loss prevention and safety procedures

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay range: $18.41- $26.48/hr
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Weekend/holiday shifts are limited, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
• Work-life balance: every/other weekend rotation, no overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours (closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years' Day).
• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate with supervisors, employees, and customers.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Ability to build a strong team.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done

Prior Experience & Education:

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required; preferably in managing the transportation functions in a distribution environment.
• Associate degree preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.