Driver Supervisor

Location: Liverpool, NY
Department: Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI)
Reports to: Assistant Transportation Manager

About the role

As a Driver Supervisor, you are responsible for driver assignments, scheduling, and coordinating product movements to customers, vendors, and distribution centers through the efficient use and management of company equipment, fleet, and drivers, in addition to various duties as determined by the Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all guaranteed inbound product movements, such as inbound vendor purchase orders for both Dot Foods and internal company transfers
• Manage driver assignment for all loads, inbound and outbound
• Assist in the coordination of product transfer to other distribution centers
• Perform specific duties in measuring and reporting driver payroll, service levels, fleet performance, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Knowledge of D.O.T., Federal and State regulations for drivers and equipment
• Working knowledge of federal Hours Of Service regulations
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Effective planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with ability to work flexible hours (weekend, night shift, and on-call) based upon facility needs

Travel

Occasional overnight travel to other company facilities or outside facilities for training. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

Pay

Salary Range: $66,330 - $99,494 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

About the company

Dot Foods, a pioneer in the food industry supply chain, created Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) in 1994 to transport product. Our fleet has since grown to over 1,800 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best-in-class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected.