Transportation Supervisor

About the role

Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to work at our Roseville Facility in Minnesota. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient transportation operations, customer satisfaction, and meeting department and company objectives.

Job Functions

• Must be able to work holidays
• Weekly pay
• Benefits
• Career advancement opportunities

What are we looking for in a strong Transportation Supervisor?

• Good leadership skills
• Personable/good communication skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Multi-tasker
• Coach
• Fair and consistent management style
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Able to use various platforms for information management (handheld scanners, phones, electronic log devices, etc.)

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs.
• Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc.
• Solves equipment failures or breakdowns, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair.
• Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment.
• Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required.
• Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversee operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.