Driver Supervisor ( Nights)

Supervise assigned drivers and hauling activities at a DFA terminal. Develop and promote safety, customer service, and operational excellence. This is a PM shift; the team takes turns covering on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive information from dispatch to create and execute hauling plan by assigning drivers and equipment to routes.
• Continually monitor daily operation 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 understand producer facility and equipment for optimal service.
• Manage milk sampling process, including collection, proper driver handling, and laboratory shipment packing to maintain sample integrity.
• Coordinate with drivers, DFA member services, producers, and laboratory personnel to resolve issues and facilitate additional sample collection if needed.
• Ensure all daily paperwork associated with each load is properly scanned and/or sent for filing per retention requirements.
• Maintain information for quality control and billing purposes through systems.
• Ensure assigned employees achieve performance expectations through training, coaching, routine driver audits, and annual reviews.
• Promote safety culture by adhering to safety procedures and company policy; conduct accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Human Resources on driver counseling, disciplinary actions, recruitment, behavior improvement, and training programs.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to ensure assigned equipment is properly maintained.
• Dedicate effort to safety to ensure all employees leave work in the same condition as they arrived.
• Exhibit DFA values and ethics through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety, and GMP policies and procedures; report any nonconformity.
• Attend required training, including Safety, GMP, DOT, and PMO.
• Ensure availability to respond to emergencies or unexpected operational requirements (nights, weekends, holidays) and participate in on-call rotation.

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.

Qualifications

• CDL A license required; must obtain within 180 days if not current.
• Class A commercial driver’s license in state of residence.
• Tanker endorsement required; must obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Doubles or triples endorsement as required.
• State-issued milk sampler/hauler license; may be required to obtain and maintain other certifications/licenses.

Skills

• Knowledge of dairy industry production practices, processes, regulations, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of DOT, PMO, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in computer usage.
• Leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to analyze transportation cost alternatives and scenarios.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
• Adaptability to change and ability to manage its impact.
• Ability to consider the impact of actions and decisions on employees, coworkers, and customers.
• Ability to learn driver equipment and employee tracking systems.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of personnel to meet customer needs.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Pay

$88,000 - $95,000 / Year