Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift
Role Overview
• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Work: This is an onsite position, reporting into the Albuquerque OpCo {87107}
• Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, start time approximate 5AM until completion of shift (on average 50-55 hours per week) Subject to change based on business needs
• Subject to change based on business needs
• Travel: 50% primarily in the local territory, following drivers for training and safety observations. Occasionally performing route deliveries when coverage is needed. Will be required to drive out to delivery routes on occasion to conduct driver observations
• Will be required to drive out to delivery routes on occasion to conduct driver observations
• Compensation: $70k-$80k base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential based on KPIs!!!
• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
• Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
• Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.
• Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs repetitively.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Description
Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Work: This is an onsite position, reporting into the Albuquerque OpCo {87107}
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, start time approximate 5AM until completion of shift (on average 50-55 hours per week) Subject to change based on business needs
Subject to change based on business needs
Travel: 50% primarily in the local territory, following drivers for training and safety observations. Occasionally performing route deliveries when coverage is needed. Will be required to drive out to delivery routes on occasion to conduct driver observations
Will be required to drive out to delivery routes on occasion to conduct driver observations
Compensation: $70k-$80k base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential based on KPIs!!!
Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.
Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs repetitively.
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