Delivery Supervisor

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

Job Description: Built on values of integrity, teamwork, and passion, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is one of the Ocean State’s largest distributor of wine and a leader in the spirits category. Operating since 1985, the organization has utilized its dynamic portfolio and decades of experience to provide Rhode Island customers with best-in-class service and sales support.

Shift: Monday – Friday

Job Duties

The Delivery Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the delivery department to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective distribution of products to customers. This role provides direct leadership to CDL and Non CDL delivery drivers and while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and customer service standards. The supervisor drives operational performance through coaching, route optimization, safety leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Delivery Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the delivery department to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective distribution of products to customers. This role provides direct leadership to CDL and Non CDL delivery drivers and while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, and customer service standards. The supervisor drives operational performance through coaching, route optimization, safety leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 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:
  • o On-time delivery
  • o PM Compliance
  • o Delivery accuracy
  • o DVIR Compliance
  • o DOT compliance
  • o Accident frequency
  • o Driver productivity
  • o Cost per stop
  • o Cases per mile
  • o Route efficiency

Leadership Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop the delivery team.
• Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach employees to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Foster collaboration across office, operations, warehouse, and sales teams.
• Recognize employee achievements while addressing performance issues promptly.

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

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states.

The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025).

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

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