Transportation/Distribution Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America · Le Mars, IA · 6 days ago
Management$75k–$85k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide daily directions to drivers to ensure safe, efficient operations and excellent customer service.
- Cook up routing, load assignments, equipment utilization, and delivery schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
- Monitor transportation activities and make real-time adjustments to routes, deliveries, and pickups as needed.
- Utilize routing and transportation technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize delivery performance.
- Create employee schedules, approve timekeeping, manage overtime, and support staffing needs.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate transportation records, driver documentation, inspection reports, and operational paperwork.
- Coach, train, and develop employees through performance feedback, safety observations, and compliance audits.
- Participate in on-call coverage and respond to operational emergencies as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- 4+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience required; DSD experience strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of driver supervision experience required.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other transportation regulations.
- Experience with routing software, GPS systems, transportation technology, and fleet monitoring tools (Samsara preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Class A CDL preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal background, and driving record checks.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work for dairy farm families
- An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Pay
$75,000 - $85,000/year
Schedule
Shift: 1st