transportation supervisor

Are you an experienced transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment? We are seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily delivery operations and lead a large team of union drivers supporting a high-volume Direct Store Distribution (DSD) network.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who can drive operational excellence, maintain strong labor relations, and ensure exceptional service to our customers.

Position Summary

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of daily delivery operations. This role will provide leadership and direction to a large workforce of union drivers, ensuring delivery schedules are met, customer service standards are exceeded, and company policies and transportation regulations are consistently followed.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a large team of union transportation professionals.
• Manage daily dispatch and routing activities to ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Monitor transportation KPIs including service levels, productivity, safety, and cost control.
• Partner with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Conduct driver meetings, safety briefings, investigations, and performance coaching.
• Address service issues, route challenges, and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Monitor DOT compliance, Hours-of-Service requirements, and company safety programs.
• Coordinate with warehouse, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless product distribution.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and service failures while implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transportation, fleet, logistics, or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience supervising a union workforce strongly preferred.
• Direct Store Distribution (DSD), food and beverage, grocery, consumer products, or route delivery experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations, fleet operations, and transportation safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, routing software, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Equivalent experience will be considered.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a visible and engaging leader who can balance operational performance with employee relations. You are safety-focused, customer-driven, and capable of motivating a large team to consistently deliver results.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

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