Delivery Supervisor

Lakeshore Beverage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Delivery Supervisor to coordinate and supervise our delivery mission in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on efficient delivery, onboarding of new team members, and ensuring safety and DOT compliance.

You will lead a team of Delivery Team Members, oversee onboarding, and drive improvements in delivery efficiency and customer service. Strong planning, leadership, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – some college and/or degree is a plus.
• Knowledge gained from previous delivery supervisory/management roles.
• Must currently possess a Class A CDL and a DOT medical card or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Prior leadership and management experience required.
• Solid planning techniques and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• Ability to manage constant change in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with email, Outlook, Microsoft Office tools and learning company software.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations for short-haul motor carriers.
• Ability to lift and merchandise products up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR in hiring processes to ensure the right fit and onboarding.
• Lead and motivate a team of Delivery Team Members, including Drivers and helpers.
• Coach and train team on processes to maximize profit and productivity.
• Ensure cash handling, time-card and fuel card procedures comply with guidelines.
• Coordinate delivery/merchandising of presold orders in the territory to meet standards.
• Monitor key metrics like cases delivered and order accuracy.
• Foster a safe working environment and train team on safe practices.
• Collaborate with sales, warehouse, and route planning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Safety compliance

DOT regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Company software

Job description

Delivery Supervisor

LSB-Halsted St - Chicago, IL 60609

Overview

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Description

Lakeshore Beverage is seeking a Delivery Supervisor to coordinate and supervise our delivery mission.

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

The Delivery Supervisor is responsible for the efficient delivery and merchandising of Lakeshore Beverage’s products through the work of Delivery Team Members. The Delivery Supervisor ensures effective selection and onboarding of new Delivery Team Members, responds to customer issues, and optimizes the efficiency of routes. Effective safety and DOT compliance leadership and execution is a must for this position. The Delivery Supervisorparticipates in and facilitates the development of new CDL holders through the Company ELDT program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partners with HR in the hiring process (interviewing, selection and onboarding) to ensure the right fit for the role, an excellent onboarding experience, and achievement of budgeted staffing needs
• Manages, leads, and motivates a team of Delivery Team Members including Drivers, Assistant Drivers, and Casual helpers
• Teaches, coaches, and trains Delivery Team Members on processes and procedures necessary to maximize profit and productivity
• Ensures core internal audit guidelines and procedures are followed and met, including cash handling, time-card management, fuel card management, etc.
• Manages the delivery and merchandising of all presold orders in the assigned territory, to ensure that customer service and company standards are maintained at satisfactory levels while looking for continuous improvement opportunities
• Monitors key business indicators, including the number of cases delivered, finished product loss, percentage of orders delivered, field observations completed, etc.
• Establishes behaviors that ensure a safe working environment is provided and ensures that Delivery Team Members are trained on safe working techniques in the trade
• Partners cross functionally to manage and lead effective communications with sales, warehouse, and route planning teams

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED – some college and/or degree is a plus
• Knowledge acquired through previous delivery supervisory and/or management roles
• Must currently possess a Class A CDL and a DOT medical card or be able to obtain these within 90 days or less from time of hire
• Acceptable driving record
• Prior leadership and management experience required
• Must demonstrate good planning techniques and organizational skills
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team
• Ability to manage constant change in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills in email, Outlook, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint , laptop, iPad, and Smart Phone as well as ability to learn Company-selected software
• Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to a short-haul motor carrier
• Must be able to lift and merchandise products up to 60 pounds and be able to use v