Dairy Distribution Operations Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Huntington (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee assigned drivers at the Huntington terminal/distribution center.

You will create daily driver schedules, monitor routes, and ensure safe, efficient operations to meet customer requirements. You will coordinate with dispatch, maintain route data, and generate KPI reports while ensuring DOT compliance and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dairy industry production practices, processes, regulations, and equipment.
• Knowledge of distribution and transportation practices.
• Solid understanding of DOT transportation regulations related to lawful operation.
• Understanding of industry, safety, quality policies (PMO, OSHA, SQF, GMP)
• Knowledge of geographic area (pick-up and delivery area).
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction to professional drivers to ensure safe and efficient operations and to meet customer requirements; maintain daily activity assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers.
• Monitor daily activity to adjust load assignments and communicate with members, customers, drivers, dispatch, and other DFA locations.
• Maintain up-to-date routes; manage routing software to increase efficiency and meet customer demands.
• Create employee schedules, approve time, resolve timekeeping issues, monitor overtime, and act to meet goals.
• Ensure daily paperwork for each load is completed (mileage reports for DOT, driver logs, maintenance, billing, tickets).
• Prepare and distribute operational reports (KPI’s).
• Establish positive relationships with customers to ensure optimal service.
• Hold drivers accountable for professional interactions and customer service; assist in resolving issues.

Skills

Dairy industry knowledge

Transportation supervision

Safety & compliance

Leadership & coaching

Communication

DOT regulations

Route planning

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Routing software

Telematics

Handheld devices

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee assigned drivers at the Huntington terminal/distribution center.

You will create daily driver schedules, monitor routes, and ensure safe, efficient operations to meet customer requirements. You will coordinate with dispatch, maintain route data, and generate KPI reports while ensuring DOT compliance and strong customer service.