Fleet Operations Supervisor

About the role

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that sustainably feeds people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. Our culture is grounded in the Core Four values – gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability – and we are committed to learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Optimization: Analyze and evaluate private fleet operations to identify routing adjustments, network efficiencies, and cost‑savings opportunities.
• Routing & Scheduling: Coordinate and develop daily/weekly routes and schedules to support business needs.
• Dispatch Management: Oversee the dispatch process, ensuring efficient planning and scheduling of drivers and deliveries to maximize equipment utilization, reduce miles, and meet shipment timelines.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with Transportation, DC/Plant Management, Customer Service, and Supply & Demand Planning teams to resolve scheduling changes and transportation issues.
• Operational Analysis: Review transportation activity data, identify trends, and recommend or implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
• Reporting & Performance Tracking: Develop and maintain reporting on transportation metrics, including cost per mile, operating ratio, equipment utilization, driver availability, and delivery performance.
• Equipment Utilization: Ensure procedures related to equipment operation and utilization are followed; address issues promptly to maintain operational efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Create, maintain, and update operational policies, procedures, and processes to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Driver Performance Management: Optimize performance of assigned drivers, including on‑time pickup/delivery, Hours of Service (HOS) compliance, availability, and scheduling alignment.
• Leadership: Drive a positive employee experience through development and coaching of staff.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 2+ years of operational experience in driver management, route planning, and a working understanding of DOT regulations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership: Experience providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing a process/project.
• Technical Skills: Basic competency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in a cross‑functional environment with both internal and external team members.
• Collaboration & Culture: Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented while building strong working relationships.
• Availability: Must be available to address private‑fleet‑related issues as they arise.
• Travel: Up to 5% travel required.
• Other Skills That Make You Stand Out: Understanding of State and Federal regulations preferred.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 – $82,500 annually. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as scope and responsibilities, location, qualifications, internal equity, market pay, and budget considerations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package (base pay plus additional benefits).
• Relocation package available.