Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift

Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift

Job ID: 151533BR

Type: Transportation

Salary: $75k-$85k

Primary Location: Portland, Oregon

Position Summary:

As the Transportation Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods, maintaining compliance with regulations and supervision and training of drivers for the OpCo. You will lead a team of drivers, monitor the Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and fleet performance, and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of transportation logistics, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Assist in the day-to-day operations when needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
• Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
• Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.
• Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs repetitively.

Benefits:

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• 2+ years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems.
• 1+ years of experience leading and supervising a team of 10-15 drivers.
• Must have a valid Interstate Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDLA) and experience driving commercial vehicles is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years transportation experience within foodservice industry.

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.