Supervisor, Transportation

Supervisor, Transportation
Status: Exempt (salaried)
Department: Logistics
Position Summary
The Supervisor, Transportation leads the driver workforce responsible for hauling compressed gas and liquid hydrogen to industrial gas and cryogenic customers. This role is accountable for driver management, accountability, and safety, including hiring, scheduling coverage, coaching, compliance oversight, and upholding standards of professionalism and productivity across the team. In this role you will work closely with the Distribution Planning team which owns day-to-day route and load assignment, dispatch decisions, and real-time schedule adjustments. The ideal candidate has past leadership experience and familiarity with DOT requirements for Tanker and Hazmat operations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Directly manage a team of drivers, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and ongoing performance management
Hold the team accountable for attendance, conduct, safety, and performance through consistent, documented corrective action
Manage driver schedules, rotations, PTO, call-offs, and reset coverage to ensure adequate staffing for the plan built by Distribution Planning
Confirm driver readiness, logs, equipment, and certifications, ahead of routes and loads assigned by Distribution Planning
Audit driver logs, HOS records, DVIRs, Bills of Lading, Proof of Delivery, and time/temperature logs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Hazmat standards
Promote productivity, safety, professionalism, and customer service within the team
Always enforce OSHA and facility safety standards.
Partner with Distribution Planning, Fleet/Maintenance, and Driver Trainers to keep drivers ready, trained, and positioned to execute the plan
Troubleshoot driver-side delivery issues and provide the Operations Manager with regular updates on driver availability and coverage
Establish and track team goals related to safety, compliance, accountability, and service quality
Serve as backup for other operational roles as needed, and represent Plug Power professionally in all interactions
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred.
Two (2) years of supervisory, driver management, dispatch, or related transportation experience; experience with industrial gas, tankers, or Hazmat operations highly preferred
Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hazmat regulations
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and process troubleshooting ability, with the ability to read, interpret, and adhere to SOPs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Role model for professionalism, able to work independently or as part of a team
Pay Rate:
$60,000.00 - $93,750.00
We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:
✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.
✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.
✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
✓401(k) with 5% company match
✓Bonus eligibility
✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
✓Paid Holidays
✓Wellness Reimbursement Program
✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement
✓Fertility and Family Building Benefit
✓Employee Referral program
✓Employee Assistance Program
Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.