Transportation Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys developing people while driving results? As a Transportation Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient flow of product through our distribution center. You'll lead a team of associates, uphold performance standards, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service to our retail partners and customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Inspire Your Team
  Supervise day-to-day activities for the assigned department and staff. Coach, develop, and hold associates accountable through performance planning, feedback, and recognition.
• Develop Talent
  Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and developing new and existing associates to build a high-performing team.
• Drive Operational Excellence
  Partner with Receiving, Shipping, Transportation, and Inventory Management to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely product flow in and out of the distribution center.
• Optimize Staffing & Productivity
  Monitor daily staffing levels, assign labor management tasks, and adjust resources to meet production demands.
• Ensure Safety, Accuracy & Compliance
  Enforce company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures. Communicate and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Lead Communication & Collaboration
  Hold departmental meetings, communicate shift updates, and coordinate with other departments to minimize operational disruptions.
• Champion Continuous Improvement
  Identify waste and inefficiencies, recommend process improvements, and act as a "change agent" for lean practices. Help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support Business Goals
  Help achieve departmental operational and budget goals. Provide accurate reports and insights to the Distribution Center Leadership Team.
• Project & Process Leadership
  Lead assigned projects and tasks, and recommend modifications to procedures or workflows that increase efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience:
• 1-3 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Prior experience supervising or leading teams (preferred)
• Education & Certifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Certified on powered industrial equipment, where applicable
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Familiarity with distribution center operations
• Basic understanding of business and financial reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Abilities:
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to align teams with departmental and business goals
• Flexibility to work required schedules and shifts
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -5°F to 90°F+

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com

COMPANY INFORMATION

• ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation provide supply chain operations for one of the largest omnichannel grocery retail groups in the nation, serving the grocery brands of Ahold Delhaize USA – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, through a self-distribution model for the future.
• Learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA.

DISCLAIMER

• Under the Federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click here to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by Ahold Delhaize USA.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at recruiting@adusasc.com.