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Transportation & Logistics SupervisorLocationKearny, NJPay Rate$40.00/hourDuration3 months, with potential for contract-to-hireScheduleMonday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM after trainingTraining ScheduleMonday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PMWork ArrangementOnsiteInterview ProcessIn-person interviewMake your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Position SummaryThe Transportation & Logistics Supervisor will oversee daily transportation, warehouse, and shipment operations, ensuring the safe, timely, and compliant movement of materials and temperature-sensitive shipments. This role involves supervising operations personnel, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, managing cold chain packaging, monitoring shipment tracking systems, and maintaining quality and regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities• Supervise daily transportation, dispatch, warehouse, and shipment operations.• Assign tasks and resources to drivers and operations personnel based on workload and priorities.• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including domestic and international air freight.• Prepare bills of lading and arrange cargo bookings with airlines and transportation providers.• Monitor shipment tracking systems, flight schedules, delayed shipments, and shipments placed on hold.• Ensure proper handling, packaging, documentation, and chain of custody for temperature-sensitive materials.• Manage cold chain packaging preparation, configuration, refurbishment, and gel pack handling.• Review shipment discrepancies, document appropriate notes, and implement corrective actions.• Monitor operational emails and follow-up requests to ensure timely resolution.• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, export, quality, safety, and handling requirements.• Operate forklifts and assist with warehouse activities as required.• Train, coach, and support team members while maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.• Monitor operational performance, identify process improvements, and resolve daily logistics challenges.• Maintain accurate records and communicate operational issues to relevant stakeholders.Required Qualifications• At least 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations.• Strong understanding of transportation processes, shipment tracking, and distribution operations.• Experience with cold chain management and temperature-sensitive shipments.• Knowledge of air freight operations and domestic and international shipping documentation.• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics tracking systems.• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.Preferred Qualifications• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.• Previous airline, air cargo, pharmaceutical, medical sample, or healthcare logistics experience.• Experience with export documentation, cargo screening, and shipment release procedures.• Supply chain or logistics certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or CPIM.• Experience with employee training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.Work Environment• Onsite role with a combination of warehouse and office-based responsibilities.• Frequent computer use, shipment monitoring, and operational coordination.• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing shipment priorities.Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityPride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance EmploymentPride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. xhyhwjd AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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