Fleet Operations Supervisor

Kwik Trip, Inc.; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwik Trip, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day yard operations, ensuring efficient, safe movement of equipment and trailers.

The role supports dispatch and fleet teams and ensures FIFO-based inventory and staging processes, including the propane canopy, with clear communication to the Distribution Center. Responsibilities include coordinating trailer readiness, dock availability, and load priorities, while monitoring yard congestion and maintaining organized

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume yard operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a Distribution Center setting.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or nights as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate yard operations to ensure smooth flow of trailers, equipment, and drivers.
• Maintain clear communication with the Distribution Center regarding trailer readiness, dock availability, delays, and priorities.
• Monitor dock activity and yard congestion; adjust staging and trailer positioning as needed.
• Maintain accurate, organized trailer and equipment placement within the yard.
• Ensure FIFO structure for propane canopy inventory and related processes.
• Communicate daily with dispatch, drivers, and DC personnel to support load movement and on-time departures.
• Identify and resolve yard bottlenecks or operational delays.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures and compliance standards.
• Assist with tracking trailer readiness, maintenance needs, and equipment availability.
• Support training and guidance of yard personnel to ensure consistent practices.
• Maintain clear operational records and reports as needed.

Skills

Yard operations management

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fleet Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day yard operations to ensure efficient, safe, and organized movement of equipment and trailers. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational flow, supporting dispatch and fleet teams, and ensuring inventory and staging processes - such as the propane canopy - follow a consistent First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system. The supervisor also maintains clear and consistent communication with the Distribution Center to support seamless coordination of inbound and outbound operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate yard operations to ensure smooth and efficient flow of trailers, equipment, and drivers
• Maintain consistent, clear communication with the Distribution Center (DC) regarding trailer readiness, dock availability, delays, and operational priorities
• Monitor dock activity and yard congestion, proactively adjusting staging and trailer positioning as needed
• Maintain accurate and organized trailer and equipment placement within the yard
• Ensure the propane canopy inventory is structured and maintained using FIFO principles
• Communicate daily with dispatch, drivers, and DC personnel to support load movement and on-time departures
• Identify and resolve yard-related bottlenecks or operational delays
• Promote and enforce safety procedures and compliance standards
• Assist with tracking trailer readiness, maintenance needs, and equipment availability
• Support training and guidance of yard personnel to ensure consistent operational practices
• Maintain clear and accurate operational records and reports as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Strong ability to manage and coordinate high-volume yard operations in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to coordinate effectively with a Distribution Center environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or nights as needed

Preferred (Not Required)

• Previous experience in fleet, transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with yard management systems, TMS, or telematics platforms
• Operational awareness & decision-making
• Leadership and team coordination
• Clear and effective cross-functional communication (especially with DC teams)
• Time management and efficiency
• Safety-focused mindset
• Adaptability in a dynamic yard environment