Driver Supervisor

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Receive information from dispatch to create and execute hauling plans by assigning drivers and equipment to routes.

Continually monitor daily operations to make necessary adjustments while effectively communicating with members, drivers, and dispatch.

Create employee schedules, approve time, resolve payroll/timekeeping issues, monitor overtime, and take appropriate actions to meet established goals.

Work closely with other DFA transportation locations and reconfigure driver assignments to support special or critical needs.

Establish working relationships with DFA members on assigned farms to know producer facilities and equipment to ensure optimal service.

Manage milk sampling process, including collection, proper driver handling, and laboratory shipment packing, in order to maintain sample integrity.

Cook with drivers, DFA member services, producers, and laboratory personnel to resolve any issues that arise during the process and facilitate collection of additional samples, if needed.

Own the process to ensure all daily paperwork associated with each load is properly scanned and/or sent to designated locations for filing per retention requirements.

Maintain information for quality control and billing purposes through systems.

Ensure assigned employees achieve performance expectations through employee training/coaching; routine driver audits for safety, operational efficiency, and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; and employee annual review completions.

Promote a safety culture by adherence to safety procedures and established company safety policy.

Conduct investigations and work on corrective actions for employee accidents and employee safety concerns in conjunction with appropriate safety personnel.

Work closely with Human Resources to address driver counseling, disciplinary actions, new employee recruitment, employee behavior improvement, and driver training and development programs.

Work closely with maintenance leadership to ensure assigned equipment is maintained and cared for properly.

Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive.

Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.

Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) policies and procedures and report any nonconformity.

Attend required training, including but not limited to Safety, GMP, DOT, and PMO.

Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision.

Able to read, write, and speak English.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5 years of distribution, logistics, and/or transportation experience, including 2 years in an official lead capacity

CDL A license required to obtain the license in 180 days if it is not current. Class A commercial driver’s license in state of residence

Have or able to obtain tanker endorsement within 180 days of employment

Have or able to obtain doubles or triples endorsement as required

Have or able to obtain state issued milk sampler/hauler license

May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses for continued employment