Transport Operations Supervisor

Company: Marathon Petroleum
Location: La Palma
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Overview: Responsible for the safe and e?cient operation of proprietary company light product hauling ?eet. Supervises a team of drivers and directs the day-to-day activities of the Transport Operations as it relates to truck resource planning, scheduling, loading and delivering of bulk petroleum products to customers. Additionally, this role ensures Preventative Maintenance schedules are adhered to and coordinates equipment transfers to partner terminals or to third party mechanics for maintenance. Ensures regulatory compliance and is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Responsibilities: Directs and coordinates the activities of transport personnel engaged in the loading, transport and offloading of various petroleum and specialty products; compiles and maintains necessary records and reports Manages the day-to-day activities of company drivers and transports to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of products including light products, ethanol and sulfur Facilitates the delivery of products in support of the company’s marketing function in a safe and secure manner Interacts with transport scheduling to coordinate the dispatch of company transport drivers and/or common carriers to marketing outlets, consumer accounts and bulk plants to effect maximum efficiency and savings on deliveries; assists in the shift of transport resources when necessary Keeps informed on government rules and regulations pertaining to transport of hazardous materials and regulations involving safety and environmental requirements Initiates initial response to emergencies, such as motor vehicle accidents, involving corporate transport personnel and resources Manages 24x7 operations often requiring flexible work schedule, on-call responsibilities and emergency responses Develops strong working relationships across Operations, Scheduling, Maintenance, and Terminals to identify efficiency opportunities and support business growth initiatives. Leverages data and technical systems to enhance safety, productivity, and fleet optimization Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred Experience: Minimum of three years of supervisory experience preferred Licenses: Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Travel: Up to 25% travel required TR As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth. Location: South Gate, California Job Requisition ID: 00019563 Pay Min/Max: $104,300.00 - $156,400.00 Salary Grade: 11 Location Address: 8601 Garfield Ave Additional locations: Long Beach, California, Wilmington, California Education: High School (Required) Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com . The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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