Driver Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Meet Upper Lakes Foods

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

A Typical Shift

Your evening starts by getting the routes dispatched and team lined up, then you're in the rhythm: monitor dispatching, answering quick driver questions, and keeping an eye on how the night is unfolding. You'll bounce between your workstation and the warehouse floor-listening for what's working, spotting snags early, and helping the team stay calm and confident when plans change. Between calls and check-ins, you carve out time to review key reports and paperwork, then wrap up by making sure notes, follow-ups, and next steps are ready for the next run. Some days include a quick ride-along or time in the yard to stay connected to what drivers see firsthand.

Schedule is Monday 3PM-3AM; Saturday 6:30AM-3PM; Sunday 3PM-5AM

Your Mission

As Driver Supervisor in Janesville, you'll keep our delivery operation running smoothly, safely, and on time-so customers get what they ordered, when they expect it.

Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Logistics on efficient routing and customer expectations
- Dispatch 25+ routes nightly and support drivers throughout deliveries
- Oversee daily performance; set benchmarks and drive continuous improvement
- Perform/document driver audits; maintain compliant record retention
- Review ULF/DOT paperwork for accuracy and route to the right departments
- Plan/adjust headcount; analyze operational reports to evaluate performance
- Schedule annual reviews; partner with HR on coaching and counseling
- Monitor safe work practices; resolve customer service issues

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED; age 21+
- 3+ years relevant experience (supervisory preferred)
- Strong DOT knowledge; routing/driver scheduling and LTL dispatch experience
- Microsoft Office; excellent organization, communication, and motivation skills
- Valid Class A CDL preferred; able to work weekends/holidays; travel up to 25% The Good Stuff

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)

If you're ready to lead with integrity and keep routes rolling, apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment lift evaluations (if applicable) and pre-employment drug screening prior to their employment start date.
All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and drug screen.
Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.