Career Profile

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

What they do:

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Also Called:

Cargo Manager, DC Supervisor (Distribution Center Supervisor), Dock Supervisor, Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, Shipping Manager, Street Supervisor, Trainmaster, Transportation Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Cargo Manager, DC Supervisor (Distribution Center Supervisor), Dock Supervisor, Driver Manager, Fleet Manager, Shipping Manager, Street Supervisor, Trainmaster, Transportation Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor

Typical Tasks

Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Resolve worker problems or collaborate with employees to assist in problem resolution.
Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, or customer services.
Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, or other personnel to exchange information or to resolve problems.
Interpret transportation or tariff regulations, shipping orders, safety regulations, or company policies and procedures for workers.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Cooperation
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail

What key skills are needed for this job?

Coordination
Active Listening
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Reading Comprehension

Expected Knowledge

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing and Building Teams

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • High school diploma 30%
  • Some college 29%
  • Bachelor's degree 25%
  • Associate's degree 14%
  • Post-secondary certificate 3%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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