Job Description

Overview:
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via MyADP.
We are seeking a motivated team member to join our transportation team as a Transportation Supervisor. This candidate will be a key member of our in house load center. Team member will be on site located Dallas, Texas. Reporting to the Regional Transportation Manager. The position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a focus on continuous improvement to drive efficiency and enhance service delivery
Pay Range: $68,100 - $76,488. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
Location: Dallas, TX
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the planning and execution of the region volume, national HOD middle mile volume, and national OS&D (over, short, and damage claims)- outbound and inbound loads through Uber Freight transportation management system (TMS), while meeting customer and company pickup and delivery expectations
• Working alongside the 3rd party transportation provider (Uber Freight) and 3rd party carriers to ensure delivery appointments are set within KPI targets, reschedule support is efficient and timely, and track and trace is active and effective
• Acting as the first line of support for exception management, identifying disruptions or delays in load center operations and system outages, and collaborating with the load center team, Northeast Transportation Team, and Uber Freight to resolve issues quickly. Ensure all operational exceptions are documented, tracked, and communicated to stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to optimize load pairing, reduce transportation costs through proper carrier selection and TMS tools, and improve service levels. Collaborate with Uber Freight and Primo Brands teams to implement best practices, streamline processes, develop productivity KPI reporting, and contribute to overall efficiency improvements in the load center's operations
• Maintaining relationship with Regional Transportation team to understand scope of route guides, carrier capacity commitments, and escalation support
• Building connections with respective warehouse and planning leadership teams to understand direct connections with operations, such as dock capacity and volume changes and forecasts that affect load center operations and the ability to deliver loads to customers
• Supervising a team of approximately 11 transportation coordinators, ensuring they have clear goals, resources, and support to perform effectively. Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development to improve team performance and productivity, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Load center is staffed 7 days a week
• Facilitating a minimum of twice weekly operational meetings for the Load Center Team to include the Northeast Regional Transportation team
• Supporting development and implementation of training guides, process changes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed to reduce order touches and increase automation within load center operations
• Keeping the Load Center Team 100% compliant on time keeping and Skillsoft Training as well as the required safety behavior observations (SBO) amount per month
• Being agile with accountabilities as determined by the needs of the Senior Transportation Systems Manager and overall company.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Logistics, or related field is desired
• Experience with problem solving methodologies including Lean manufacturing, DMAIC projects, and/or Six Sigma are highly desired
• Experienced analysis capabilities utilizing Excel and/or Access is required
• Experience with TMS systems is desired
• Must be a people-oriented leader with experience in developing leadership and increasing the capability of others
• Prior manager / supervisor experience required
• 3-5 years of leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple people and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Customer focused attitude in a dynamic environment
• Proficient with computers and windows based software.
• Experience with an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle is preferred

Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life, premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley, regional leaders such as Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain Ozarka, and Zephyrhills, purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.
Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

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