Shipping and Transportation Supervisor

ADDBAC | Dalton, GA | Onsite

ADDBAC is seeking an experienced Shipping and Transportation Supervisor to take ownership of our shipping department and onsite truck drivers. We need a hands-on leader who can step into the operation, establish expectations, hold employees accountable, and keep shipping and transportation activities running safely and efficiently.

This position requires direct experience managing shipping operations and truck drivers, along with practical working knowledge of DOT and OSHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping operations, including scheduling, loading, shipment accuracy, documentation, and timely departures.

• Direct and supervise onsite truck drivers and shipping personnel, including daily assignments, performance, attendance, and safe work practices.

• Apply working knowledge of applicable DOT requirements to driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle inspections, maintenance coordination, and required records.

• Enforce applicable OSHA requirements and company safety procedures for shipping employees and drivers, including loading and unloading, material handling, forklift operations, and dock and yard activities.

• Conduct driver ride-alongs and documented observations to evaluate driving practices, vehicle inspections, backing, load securement, delivery procedures, and overall safety performance.

• Identify unsafe practices, provide coaching and retraining, and follow through on corrective actions.

• Verify that drivers and shipping personnel have the training, qualifications, and company authorization required for their assignments.

• Coordinate with production, customer service, maintenance, and HR to resolve shipping issues, equipment concerns, and safety or compliance gaps.

• Maintain organized shipping, driver, vehicle, and training records.

• Investigate shipping errors, delays, vehicle incidents, and near misses; implement improvements to prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading a shipping department and directly supervising truck drivers.

• Strong working knowledge of DOT requirements affecting commercial drivers and vehicle operations.

• Practical knowledge of OSHA requirements affecting shipping, warehouse, loading dock, and yard operations.

• Experience conducting driver ride-alongs, evaluating performance, and delivering effective coaching.

• Ability to recognize safety and compliance gaps, establish priorities, and take ownership of corrective actions.

• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions with minimal direction.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for driver evaluations and operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Shipping and transportation leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with fleet management, electronic logging devices, shipping systems, and driver compliance records.

• CDL and prior commercial driving experience.

What Success Looks Like

A well-organized shipping department, clear accountability for drivers and shipping personnel, consistent safety practices, accurate records, and dependable shipments. The successful candidate will bring the experience and initiative to take charge of the function from the start.

ADDBAC is an equal opportunity employer.