DSD Transportation Supervisor - Union Fleet Lead

The Judge Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for a facility in Miami, FL to lead second-shift transportation operations in a fast-paced Direct Store Distribution (DSD) environment. This role oversees a team of 75+ union drivers and transportation personnel to ensure safe, on-time deliveries and superior customer service.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, experience managing unionized workforces, and a proven ability to drive safety, productivity, and service in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics leadership experience.
• Experience managing large teams in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, fleet operations, transportation safety practices, and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 75+ union delivery drivers and transportation personnel.
• Manage daily transportation operations to ensure on-time deliveries and superior customer service.
• Lead driver start-up meetings, route execution, and end-of-shift activities.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements while fostering positive labor relations.
• Conduct performance coaching, corrective action, and employee development initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve transportation issues, accidents, customer complaints, and service failures.
• Monitor key performance indicators including safety, service, productivity, fuel efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Partner with warehouse, sales, customer service, and fleet maintenance teams to optimize operational performance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and workforce planning.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize transportation management systems and reporting tools to analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Labor relations

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for a facility in Miami, FL to lead second-shift transportation operations in a fast-paced Direct Store Distribution (DSD) environment. This role oversees a team of 75+ union drivers and transportation personnel to ensure safe, on-time deliveries and superior customer service.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, experience managing unionized workforces, and a proven ability to drive safety, productivity, and service in a