Transportation/Distribution Supervisor

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction to professional drivers to ensure safe and efficient operations and to meet customer requirements; maintain daily activity assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers
• Maintain daily activity to make necessary adjustments in load assignments, special delivery, or pick-up instructions while effectively communicating with members, customers, drivers, dispatch, and/or other DFA transportation or distribution locations
• Create employee schedules, approve time, resolve timekeeping issues, monitor overtime, and take appropriate actions to meet established goals
• Ensure all daily paperwork associated with each load is properly completed. This may include trip information to provide mileage information for reports to DOT, driver vehicle inspection and driver logs (as appropriate), repair/maintenance activity, billing activity, delivery tickets, etc.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports (KPI’s)
• Hold drivers accountable for providing professional interactions and courteous service to members, customers, regulatory personnel, and co-workers; assist in resolving issues
• Work closely with fleet maintenance to ensure assigned equipment is maintained and cared for properly
• Train and coach drivers on proper procedures for all activities including equipment and machinery
• Conduct investigations and work on corrective actions for employee accidents and employee safety concerns in conjunction with appropriate safety personnel or management
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, and customers (internal and external) to promote and improve transportation department functions
• Be available to respond to emergencies or other unexpected operational requirements (i.e., nights, weekends, or holidays)

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of distribution, logistics, and/or transportation experience, including demonstrated leadership attributes, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
• Class A commercial driver’s license in state of residence preferred
• Current medical card preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dairy industry production practices, processes, regulations, and equipment
• Solid understanding of DOT transportation regulations related to lawful operation
• Understanding of industry, safety, quality, etc., policies (PMO, OSHA, SQF, GMP)
• Knowledge of geographic area (pick-up and delivery area)
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

Skills And Abilities

• Leadership, coaching, and team building
• Use of company computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, routing software, telematics and handhelds
• Clear and effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• Adaptability and management of change
• Handling challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
• Organizational skills
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Strong initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Record keeping skills

Pay

$80,000- $85,000