Transportation Supervisor
Department: OBS S&D‑G&A | Location: Renton
About the role
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
The Transportation Supervisor at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Transportation team supporting efforts to maintain efficient operation of the distribution facility's transportation activities. This position involves managing transportation assets effectively, and driving continuous improvement through collaboration and teamwork across the supply chain and is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and has a commitment to continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate with contracted trucking dispatchers and drivers.
- Schedule daily routes, ensuring efficiency and adherence to time requirements.
- Oversee scheduling of driver routes, vacation coverage, and truck maintenance.
- Supervise the loading of products onto trailers or trucks.
- Manage the preparation of delivery documents.
- Coordinate pick-ups with purchasing department.
- Develop and manage budgets for transportation department.
- Address transportation-related inquiries and resolve complaints.
- Assist in daily route sequencing for optimal delivery efficiency.
- Support the development of incentive and safe driving programs for drivers.
- Recommend route changes to enhance profitability.
- Assist in implementing cross-training programs for drivers.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience in transportation.
- Minimum two years of experience in fleet management, routing, and safety compliance.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of DOT compliance and audit procedures.
Physical Demands: Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally; reaching; fingering; talking; hearing; close visual acuity; repetitive motion; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Environment: Office and warehouse environment; moderate noise level; exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures; standard office equipment and heavy machinery.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field.
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Forklift certification.
Benefits
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program – Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
- Product purchase program.
Pay
Compensation: