Traffic Supervisor

Traffic Supervisors

More Than a Job…. A Rewarding Career in Logistics at Ace Hardware.

We have exciting opportunities for Traffic Supervisors at our Brand New Distribution Center located in Fredericksburg, PA.

At Ace, “Helpful” isn’t just a word, it’s what we are all about. From the Distribution Center to the road to our Ace stores, the leader’s role is critical to making Ace Hardware the best, most helpful hardware stores on the planet. It's what our customers expect. It's ingrained in our culture. It's what we've done for more than 90 years.

Ace's distribution network is the foundation of our retail success. Our distribution centers are highly successful warehouses serving neighborhood stores across America. We consistently deliver one of the highest service levels in the industry to our retailers.  You can be a part of this legendary team.

The Traffic Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of hourly traffic department team members, including truck drivers, with daily dispatches, deliveries and administrative responsibilities.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Maintain D.O.T files and records on all drivers
• Process and maintain drivers' payroll files
• Audit daily logs and on time deliveries
• Positive daily communication with customers
• Responsible for after-hours communications with drivers
• Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations
• Plan work assignments and equipment allocations to meet transportation and operations goals
• Confer with customers, supervisors, managers, or other personnel to exchange information to resolve problems
• Dispatch personnel and vehicles in response to reports of emergencies
• Assist in the planning of transportation routes
• Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention
• Flexible to deal with issues that arise outside of normal business hours.
• Other duties as assigned

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics/transportation or related emphasis is preferred
• Previous demonstrated leadership in a supervisory role in the transportation industry
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Flexible to deal with issues that arise outside of normal business hours
• Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork

Compensation Details:

$65000 - $75000 per year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Semi-Monthly Pay

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)

• 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents

• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation

• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review

• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation

• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off

• Adoption cost reimbursement

• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

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Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

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