Live Operations Transportation Supervisor

Perdue Farms; Lewiston Woodville (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is seeking a Live Operations Transportation Supervisor to lead a large, multi-site team of professional drivers, overseeing daily livestock, eggs, chicks, and feed movements while ensuring safety, service, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will coach drivers, manage fleet performance, and partner with internal teams and producers to keep operations running 24/7, delivering reliable results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of FMCSA DOT guidelines and Eastern U.S. geography preferred.
• Prior supervisor/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, multi-site team of professional drivers.
• Oversee day-to-day transportation of livestock, eggs, chicks, and feed.
• Coach drivers to meet or exceed safety and performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with DOT / FMCSA standards and Perdue Fleet Safety rules.
• Manage fleet operations, KPI reporting, and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors and producers.
• Support driver onboarding and ongoing training.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience

Job description

Perdue Transportation Incorporated (PTI) is the transportation service and logistics provider for Perdue Foods. PTI’s team is comprised of support staff and private fleet drivers. All drivers and team members are safety-minded and deliver on our promise for customer service and reliability each day. Perdue Transportation Inc. is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

Summary

Lead the safe, efficient movement of our live operations network and play a critical role in delivering high-quality products from farm to facility. As a Live Operations Transportation Supervisor, you will provide hands-on leadership to a large, multi-site team of professional drivers, overseeing day-to-day transportation of livestock, eggs, chicks, and feed while ensuring exceptional service, safety, and compliance. You will manage fleet assets, coordinate operations and administrative functions, and partner closely with internal teams, vendors, and producers to keep operations running 24/7. This role is ideal for a strong, people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and integrity, and is passionate about developing drivers, optimizing performance, and delivering reliable, high-impact transportation operations.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage local safety systems for driver safety to ensure drivers are meeting or above safety compliance goals.
• Coach drivers that are below company expectations.
• Manage compliance with DOT / FMCSA standards for driver requirements.
• Complete audits on driver fleet managing safety expectations aligned with DOT/ FMCSA and Perdue Fleet Safety standards.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and complete necessary steps for new hire ramp in time, including ride along, 30/60/90 day follow ups and Perdue PVP Animal Welfare training as required.
• Review and manage daily KPI report on fleet efficiency, documentation, and all daily driver expectations.
• Provide constructive feedback to drivers in person in alignment with SOP on driver accountabilities.
• Manage local fleet Accident guidance.
• Provide a thorough investigation for the weekly Incident Review Board.
• Provide timely feedback in person to driver on corrective counseling – No less than 7 days old.
• Complete new hire interviews in person including a driving test.
• Establish a Fleet Retention plan with current challenges and goals on how to retain new / current drivers.
• Build relationships with your Associates, provide coaching/ feedback on driver habits / safety concerns.
• Complete ride-alongs to evaluate opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct equipment inspections as directed.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Leadership.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years of transportation, distribution or logistics experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
• Prior supervisor/management experience.
• Qualified candidates must have excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills, general knowledge of FMCSA DOT guidelines, and detailed geographical knowledge of the Eastern U.S.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Flexible work schedules (both days and hours) to handle weather, holidays or other service disruptions.
• 24 hours, 7 days a week on-call basis for matters involving customer service or safety of drivers.
• Ability to travel to and from facility locations and regionally for department meetings (overnight travel 15-20%).
• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• Exposed to office environment and equipment.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions: heat, cold, wind, etc.
• PPE required: Garage, Farms, Yard (company grounds), parking areas, and roadways.
• Often in a yard and garage environments including moving hazards, machinery, wet/ dry conditions, tools, dark and well-lit conditions.
• Frequently in harvest, production, and/or mill environments.
• Numerous hazards include machinery, moving components, heights, platforms, wet/ dry, dust, and hot/cold conditions.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.