Transportation Supervisor

Description

ABOUT QCD:

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.​

Transportation Supervisor – Kent, WA

What You’ll Do:

You’ll lead a fast-paced transportation team that keeps critical deliveries running smoothly and safely. This isn’t just about moving products - it’s about people, performance, and precision. If you're a logistics leader who knows how to motivate teams, resolve issues on the fly, and keep things rolling no matter what, you’re in the right place.

In This Role, You’ll:

• Be present and engaged on the warehouse floor - providing hands-on support when coverage is low, operations fall behind, or leadership needs to step in
• Oversee daily transportation operations, including routing, delivery performance, driver coverage, and equipment needs
• Lead and support a team of up to 100 drivers across multiple shifts, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance - including in union environments
• Monitor driver performance (on-time delivery, off-load rate, reliability) while driving continuous improvement and resolving issues calmly in real time
• Ensure DOT compliance and uphold safety standards across personnel, vehicles, and records
• Utilize and update routing tools and on-board systems (e.g., CADEC, XATA) for daily planning, analysis, and cross-functional coordination with warehouse leadership

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of transportation or food distribution experience, including supervisory roles
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, routing software, and logistics reporting
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills - you know how to lead through complexity
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, drivers, and external partners
• Work in a temperature-controlled warehouse - dry, chill, and freezer zones
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required); management or operations-related fields a plus
• Experience working in unionized environments is preferred
• Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in a 24/7 operation

The Schedule & Setting:

• Full-time, on-site supervisory role in a temperature-controlled warehouse
• Supports a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Leads a large-scale transportation team focused on safety, reliability, and service

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $ 80,168 - $95,024
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

WHY JOIN US

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. ​​ As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout the Golden State Foods family of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.