Delivery Operations Leader: Safety & Route Optimization

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is seeking a Delivery Supervisor to lead daily delivery operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective distribution to customers. You will manage CDL and Non CDL drivers, enforce DOT regulations, and drive route optimization and safety initiatives.

Join a values-driven team in a fast-paced environment, with focus on coaching, performance reviews, and continuous improvement to enhance service levels and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation experience.
• Experience managing a company-owned commercial fleet, including preventive maintenance programs, vehicle repairs, regulatory compliance, and asset utilization.
• Working knowledge of fleet maintenance best practices, commercial vehicle systems, and DOT inspection and maintenance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to analyze operational and financial performance data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of CDL and Non CDL delivery drivers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, ELD, and Hours of Service regulations.
• Conduct driver coaching, ride-alongs, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze routing efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce miles, labor, and transportation costs.
• Oversee the external maintenance providers of the company-owned delivery fleet to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and available to meet operational demands.
• Manage labor scheduling, overtime, and staffing levels to meet operational demands.
• Ensure vehicle inspections, equipment utilization, and maintenance issues are addressed.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and customer service incidents while implementing corrective actions
• Lead pre-shift meetings emphasizing safety, customer service, and operational priorities.
• Review transportation KPIs including: On-time delivery, PM Compliance, Delivery accuracy, DVIR Compliance, DOT compliance, Accident frequency, Driver productivity, Cost per stop, Cases per mile, Route efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

DOT compliance

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is seeking a Delivery Supervisor to lead daily delivery operations, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective distribution to customers. You will manage CDL and Non CDL drivers, enforce DOT regulations, and drive route optimization and safety initiatives.

Join a values-driven team in a fast-paced environment, with focus on coaching, performance reviews, and continuous improvement to enhance service levels and operational efficiency.