Import transportation supervisor leading logistics operations, compliance, and client service execution at Mohawk Global. Coaching teams, improving performance, and developing future leaders.
Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day execution, performance, and development of an import transportation team
Ensure consistent service quality and timely communication across all accounts
Support resolution of client escalations and service concerns before manager involvement
Improve client satisfaction and retention while maintaining alignment with client SOPs and service expectations
Oversee daily team workflow, capacity planning, and operational execution
Monitor productivity, service levels, operational performance, KPIs, and workflow risks
Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, regulatory requirements, and service standards
Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency
Act as the primary escalation point for Team Leads and operators
Resolve operational issues at team level and coach employees through solutions
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Conduct regular bi-weekly or monthly 1:1 meetings focused on development, behavioral coaching, and career progression
Lead quarterly performance reviews and align development goals
Foster trust-based communication and deliver difficult performance and accountability conversations
Collaborate with leadership on performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and termination decisions
Serve as communication bridge between frontline teams and management
Promote cross-functional collaboration with Customs Brokerage, Exports, Account Management, and leadership
Ensure billing accuracy, shipment profitability awareness, and operational cost control
Reduce financial exposure through compliance and documentation oversight
Support KPI tracking, operational reporting, and team performance reviews
Maintain accurate operational records and system integrity
Reinforce process discipline to minimize errors and service failures
Build employee growth, accountability, engagement, independence, and future leadership readiness
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Advanced knowledge of import transportation operations, workflows, and compliance
Strong proficiency in CargoWise and operational systems
Understanding of service metrics, operational KPIs, and workflow analytics
Strong knowledge of customer SOPs and escalation procedures
Team workload planning and prioritization
Performance management
Process improvement and efficiency optimization
Customer relationship management
KPI interpretation and action planning
Risk management and service recovery
Advanced 1:1 leadership and coaching skills
Performance accountability and behavioral coaching
Career pathing and employee development
Performance improvement planning
Difficult conversations and conflict management
Termination and corrective action management
Talent identification and succession planning
Leadership presence and emotional intelligence
5+ years of international transportation or freight forwarding experience
2+ years of leadership, Team Lead, or supervisory experience
Strong understanding of import operations, compliance, and client service execution
Proven ability to manage team performance and operational priorities
Demonstrated leadership in coaching, accountability, and employee development
CargoWise advanced proficiency
Preferred: experience with KPI reporting and performance analysis
Preferred: cross-functional knowledge of customs brokerage and export operations
Preferred: experience leading process improvement initiatives
Ability to use standard office equipment
Ability to lift items under 25 pounds and bend, stand, and walk short distances as required
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