Delivery Supervisor

Zink-Distributing-Company-LL; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Zink-Distributing-Company-LL is seeking a Driver Supervisor in Indianapolis, IN to oversee delivery drivers and helpers, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high customer service standards. You will train, coach, and evaluate staff, conduct spot checks, and address discrepancies across routes.

Responsibilities include safety training, coordinating driver workloads, and ensuring DOT hours-of-service compliance, with direct involvement in ride-alongs and dock readiness for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Indiana Class A CDL.
• Indiana Salesman’s Permit required per state regulations.
• Forklift certification training and certification required.
• Timely completion of all assigned information technology training.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, train and evaluate direct reports (drivers/helpers).
• Handle delivery issues including retailer satisfaction.
• Ensure pre- and post-trip inspections and safety equipment checks.

Skills

CDL Class A

Indiana Salesman Permit

Forklift Certification

IT Training

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Handheld computer

Job description

Position Summary: The Driver Supervisor oversees and manages delivery drivers and helpers, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery operations. This role is responsible for training, coaching, and evaluating direct reports, conducting spot checks of accounts, and resolving delivery discrepancies while maintaining high levels of customer service. The Driver Supervisor also ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, coordinates maintenance for equipment and trucks, and supports daily route and operational tasks.JOB DUTIES:Hire, Manage, Supervise and Train direct reports:DriversHelpersHandle any delivery issues, including but not limited to retailer satisfactionEnsure all drivers are performing pre and post trip inspections, including verifying all safety equipment is in proper working orderResolving delivery discrepancies in the tradeAt a minimum, three days per week of documented spot checking accounts for rotation and customer service level of driversSafety training, Forklift certification and CDL training including but not limited to documented ride-withs on delivery routes assessing safe driving practicesSpending eight days within the first two weeks training new drivers on all aspects of delivery procedures including, but not limited to:Customer serviceSafetyHandheld computer usage and IT aspects of the jobProduct handlingProduct rotationCheck-In & Check-Out procedures at retailCoordinating driver/helper training, vacation requests, hiring and review processesEnsuring compliance with state and federal regulations as it relates to commercial drivers and commercial trucks including but not limited to hours of service, truck equipment and completed repairs of DOT inspection exceptionsCommunicate all truck issues with mechanic and follow up to ensure they are correctedDetermining and assisting driver/helper workload while safely maximizing cases per delivery hourAssisting with driver checkout processCoordinating with IT on driver handheld issuesStage necessary trucks in docks and drive through for the next business dayWorking and supervising Saturday operations employees per rotation scheduleCover vacation for direct reportsAt times, work on any open delivery route due to sales volume, vacation, sickness or absencesMonitoring and encouraging safe work precautionsDisciplining employees, as necessary, to ensure compliance with employee handbookAll other job duties as required by ManagementESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Hiring, supervising, training direct reportsHiring adequate delivery employeesSupervising delivery activities in the marketTraining new drivers on delivery and driving activitiesRide with drivers to ensure safety and proper procedure upon frequency detailed aboveQUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEmployee does not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of him/herself or of others.Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that is satisfactory to management.Must be able to constantly maintain a motor vehicle record that meets requirements of company’s insurance carriers.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma required, Associate degree or higher preferred.SKILLS & COMPETENCIESMust have and maintain a valid Indiana Class A CDL.Must have an Indiana Salesman’s Permit Pursuant to 905 IAC 1-8.Timely completion of all assigned information technology training.Must be able to pass forklift certification exam and test.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to lift 40 pounds frequently and 168 pounds occasionally.Ability to stand, walk, and manipulate a handheld and desktop computer for 4 hours.Ability to climb 3 feet onto forklift.