Route Supervisor

About the role

Under the direction of the Distribution Manager, the Route Supervisor provides all aspects of leadership to HP Hood site drivers as well as the Distribution/Transportation Department by collaborating with drivers on the road, conducting audits, and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of leadership to HP Hood site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation Department.
• New Hire trainings to include at least two ride alongs a week.
• Minimum of 50% of work schedule will be on the road conducting audits and trainings.
• Aid the team in all aspects of promoting the company safety program, immediately identifying, and eliminating risks and driving safe work habits and behaviors.
• Assist Distribution Management on all motor vehicle accident reports and conduct injury reporting and investigations.
• Provide daily updates to internal and external customers on an as needed basis.
• Maintain route times.
• Participate in investigations and assist to resolve customer complaints as needed.
• Aid in managing company fleet needs and equipment repairs.
• Maintain DOT, HOS, and FMCSA compliance.
• Function as a back-up to drive routes in the event of a driver call out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CDL-A required.
• Experience in route structuring, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven knowledge of DOT, FMCSA and HOS regulations and distribution safety management.
• Prior experience in supervising commercial drivers preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Microsoft Office & Outlook proficiency.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent people skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Outlook.

Benefits

HP Hood offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 USD.

Schedule

Position is primarily based in an office environment but is subject to the same physical demands of the drivers – please see the attached list of physical demands.

Physical Demands

Position is primarily based in an office environment but is subject to the same physical demands of the drivers – please see the attached list of physical demands.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Support biosecurity and GMP measures.
• Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Backup duties are covered by other distribution supervisor or the distribution Manager when not on site.

Site Specific Requirements

• Maintain SQF Documentation and prepare reports (if requested).
• Serve as a backup for the Distribution Drivers and their SQF responsibilities.

Other Information

Working Conditions: Office environment and On the road driving duties.
Physical Demands: Position is primarily based in an office environment but is subject to the same physical demands of the drivers – please see the attached list of physical demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Legal Compliance

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.