Delivery Supervisor (DC)

Delivery Supervisor

Lead the team that keeps our customers moving.

At Mitchell Companies, parent of Chesapeake Beverage, our Delivery team is one of the most visible representations of who we are. As a Delivery Supervisor for the DC driver team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products arrive safely, efficiently, and on time while developing a high-performing team that delivers exceptional customer service every day.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys balancing people leadership, operational problem-solving, and logistics management in a fast-paced distribution environment.

If you're energized by leading teams, improving processes, and jumping in to solve challenges before they become problems, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Support recruiting efforts by screening, interviewing, and scheduling candidates for delivery positions
• Train, coach, and develop Drivers and Route Assistants
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and accountability
• Build strong Driver/Helper partnerships to maximize team effectiveness
• Help Route Assistants obtain their Class D licenses and continue their professional growth
• Foster a positive, safety-focused team culture

Drive Daily Operations

• Manage daily staffing needs, route coverage, and workload distribution
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce overtime
• Ensure delivery equipment is operational and address mechanical issues promptly
• Conduct vehicle inspections to maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards
• Audit customer accounts to ensure merchandising and market expectations are met

Optimize Routes and Customer Service

• Assist with creating, sequencing, and adjusting delivery routes for maximum efficiency
• Partner with Sales regarding pricing changes, display implementations, and delivery schedules
• Provide field support when needed to maintain service levels and resolve issues quickly
• Lead special projects and recommend process improvements

Support Compliance and Administrative Processes

• Promote a safe and secure work environment
• Review and approve employee timecards each pay period
• Submit payroll-related items in accordance with deadlines
• Ensure workplace incidents are reported promptly and appropriately
• Maintain compliance with company policies and operational standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience coaching employees and managing performance
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems
• Knowledge of DOT and safety compliance standards preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college coursework or business training preferred
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
• 23 years of supervisory, logistics, or route management experience preferred
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or delivery operations strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout warehouse and retail environments
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional on-call situations to support business needs

Why Mitchell Companies?

At Mitchell Companies, we're more than a distributorwe're a team committed to delivering exceptional service, building strong relationships, and creating opportunities for our employees to grow.

We believe great leaders create great teams, and we're looking for someone who is ready to make an immediate impact while helping us continuously improve how we serve our customers and support our employees.

Mitchell Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Employment offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screening. Failure to meet the companys established criteria may result in withdrawal of the employment offer.