Feed Delivery Logistics Supervisor
Perdue Farms · Nashville, NC · 4 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate feed projections to support efficient milling and delivery operations.
- Plan and optimize delivery schedules to maximize efficiency, including full loads, minimizing split loads, and reducing miles per trip.
- Monitor and manage field inventory levels to prevent feed outages (“feed outs”) and ensure bins remain adequately stocked.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, mill operators, supervisors, and growers to prioritize deliveries based on operational needs.
- Investigate delivery discrepancies and errors, identify root causes, recommend improvement opportunities to leadership, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with reporting, analytics, and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Manage dispatch operations as needed to ensure timely delivery.
- Track and support key performance indicators (KPIs) such as tons per load, miles per trip, number of splits, and loads per driver.
- Supervise Feed Mill Dispatchers managing Hours of Service, driver efficiency / optimization, and performance management.
Minimum Education And Experience
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Strong reading, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education And Experience
- Post-secondary education in clerical science, business, logistics, or a related field.
- Prior experience in logistics, scheduling, or feed mill operations.
- Experience with industry software (e.g., M-Tech, Beta-Raven or similar systems).