Transportation Supervisor

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

• Salary Range: $98,365.30 - $117,317.20, this position is eligible for a bonus.

• Location: Cabazon, CA

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7AM-4PM, extended hours, occasional weekends based on business needs.

• Travel: 20-25% travel to support multi-unit operations across Cabazon and Lakeside, CA; Las Vegas, NV; and Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Ability to drive continuous improvement through others.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a positive and constructive manner.

• Manage to the KPI measurements & build capabilities within the team.

• Lead by example in safety. Complete save behavior observations.

• Build relationships between company and contract carrier drivers.

• Interview, hire, and retain company driver capacity to meet spring haul needs.

• Develop and build relationships with the factory leadership teams.

• Lead develop and participate in QA/Safety training for drivers.

• Work with Production, planning and Spring teams to ensure all requirements are met.

• Ability to determine cost saving opportunities with- in scope.

• Ensure safe work environment for company drivers, outside vendors, and 3rd party carriers.

• Minimize fleet costs associated with tanker & van business.

• Ensure smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at the factory, external partners, and Transport providers

• Train, direct, and coach company drivers to ensure maximum opportunity for individual contribution and team coordination. Establish and ensure effective communication of company and department policies, principles, practices, and procedures. Provide ongoing feedback as necessary. Special assignment/projects as assigned.

• Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions.

• Learn the responsibilities of your peer Transport Supervisor and cover these activities when they are out of the office. Work directly with the Branches, Regional Transportation Manager, Planning Team, Warehouse Leadership and staff, Customer Service, and Factory Production Leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics or related field preferred.

• Ability to handle multiple projects in a very fast paced environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• 1+ years of transportation leadership experience.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a group-based environment.

• Customer focused attitude in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SAP.

• Last performance review meets expectation or higher.

• Prior transportation, logistics, dispatching and/or planning experience preferred.

• Flexibility in hours worked, including nights, after hours, weekends and holidays.

• No disciplinary action (written warning or above) in the last 6 months.

• You receive resource or manager recommendation (on job posting form).

Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate's qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.