Distribution Supervisor (Indianapolis)

Farmer’s Fridge; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match vesting

Paid time off

Paid sabbatical after 5 years

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Farmer’s Fridge is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee the in-market Driver Team across Indianapolis and neighboring markets. You will manage driver performance, staffing, and safety with a startup mindset. The role covers fleet maintenance, scheduling, and new process development.

You’ll train drivers, enforce policies, and coordinate with HR to hire or terminate as needed, while ensuring timely, safe deliveries. Location: Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications

• Experience managing team members in an operations/warehouse setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office, Zendesk, Slack, CMS, Asana, Bridge, UKG, and Routific.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Farmer’s Fridges in-market Driver Team and manage performance & discipline.
• Participate in staffing processes including interviewing and candidate recommendations.
• Ensure vehicle safety concerns are addressed and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Develop new processes to improve driver efficiency and safety and train the driver team.
• Ensure compliance with driver and HR policies through retraining and monitoring.

Skills

Team management

Driver operations

Google Suite

MS Office

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Zendesk

Slack

CMS

Asana

Bridge

UKG

Routific

Job description

Farmer’s Fridge makes fruits and vegetables accessible and approachable for everyone. We offer a variety of fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks through our fresh food vending machines, wholesale partners, and our office pantry solution — providing chef-curated meals to customers within seconds. Today, we operate a network of Fridges and partner with clients nationwide in high-foot-traffic areas, such as airports, hospitals, universities, and large office buildings — where there is limited accessibility to fresh, healthy, grab-n-go options.

We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale.

About the Role:

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the driver and fulfillment teams in our Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Louisville (and any additional new markets as they are launched). In our start-up environment, every day will bring on something new, you’ll handle driver training/supervision, driver badging, ensuring safe and timely deliveries, line‑haul load‑outs, hiring, and helping with expansion into new markets. The role will also include vehicle and facility oversight and maintenance in the South market as well as the ability to jump into the field and cover routes and any other tasks as needed.

The typical shift for this position is Monday through Friday, but will need flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Location: 1422 Sadlier Circle West, Indianapolis

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee Farmer’s Fridges in-market Driver Team
  • Manage Driver Performance and Discipline: Uphold and enforce all Farmers Fridge driver policies, administering discipline as needed in accordance with company guidelines. Provide consistent feedback through biweekly 1-on-1 meetings.
  • Contribute to Staffing and Personnel Processes: Participate in the hiring process by interviewing and recommending candidates. Be involved in termination proceedings by recommending individuals for termination and attending necessary meetings.
• Fleet Maintenance and Safety Management
  • Immediately address all vehicle safety concerns.
  • Manage the scheduling of delivery vehicle maintenance, including:

• Scheduling preventive maintenance for the entire Farmer’s Fridge fleet.
• Tracking and monitoring maintenance costs associated with all repairs.
• Addressing all reefer issues within 24 hours to ensure food safety.
• Recommend vehicles for transition out of the fleet.

• Develop new process and train driver team
  • Develop new processes to increase driver efficiency and driver safety
  • Conduct driver training sessions on all new processes and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with all Farmer’s Fridge driver and HR policies through routine retraining

What are we looking for you to have as a Distribution Supervisor?

• Experience managing team members in an operations/warehouse setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of Google Suite of products and/or Microsoft Office, Zendesk, Slack, CMS, Asana, Bridge,UKG, and Routific

The base salary range for this role is $68,000 - $74,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for company performance-based/performance (sales) bonuses and equity.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans available)
• 401(k) with immediate employer match vesting
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:

In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates. We set out to make the best product on the market and believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu feedback.

Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.

Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meals and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after five years of service.

Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures