Senior transportation supervisor - logistics (corporate 412 west)

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Location

onsite, Springdale, Arkansas, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Senior (5+ years)

Required skills

Logistics managementTransportation network supportFreight allocationEquipment utilizationCarrier performance monitoringLoad bookingDistribution cost optimizationMulti-taskingVerbal communicationWritten communicationComputer skillsTeam trainingSupervision

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting the transportation network of all fresh, frozen, and prepared delivered shipments including freight allocations and equipment utilization for outside carriers and the Tyson private fleet.

This position will rotate to cover holidays, vacations, and time off. This position trains and supports new team members. This position assists in overall supervision of the transportation department including follow-up on all late deliveries with carriers; monitor carrier performance to ensure customer and plant service levels; providing equipment as needed by plant to ensure continuous loading and consistency with sales requirements; confirm and book all loads with carriers; and optimize distribution costs through efficient and effective carrier selection.

This position is a fast pace, multi-transactional, multi-tasking position. Expectation would be to learn and be able to execute all positions to support the teams. Will require to work at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

REQUIREMENTS

  • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience: 3 plus years Tyson transportation experience preferred.
  • Computer Skills: Standard computer skills required.
  • Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Work Shift: days, split shift schedule (Front half of week or back half of week).

* RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE *

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants: Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Referral Payout Eligible: No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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