Logistics Operations Lead: Route Optimization & Safety

Dairy Farmers of America; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to oversee assigned drivers and distribution activities in Billings, MT. You will supervise daily driver work, optimize routes, ensure safety compliance, and maintain essential paperwork across the facility.

You will develop schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with maintenance and HR to address training and development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Class A CDL with current medical card required; may need additional certifications/licenses.
• 2–5 years of distribution, logistics, and/or transportation leadership experience; union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction to professional drivers to ensure safe and efficient operations and to meet customer requirements; maintain daily activity assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers.
• Monitor daily activity and adjust load assignments, special deliveries, or pickup instructions; communicate with members, customers, drivers, dispatch, and other DFA locations.
• Maintain up-to-date route copies; manage routing software to improve efficiency and reduce costs; meet customer demands.
• Create employee schedules, approve time, resolve timekeeping issues, monitor overtime, and take actions to meet goals.
• Ensure all daily paperwork is completed (trip info, mileage reports, DOT reports, driver logs, maintenance, billing, delivery tickets).
• Prepare and distribute operational reports (KPI’s).
• Establish positive relationships with members/customers to ensure optimal service at the facility.
• Hold drivers accountable for professional interactions and service; assist in resolving issues.
• Collaborate with fleet maintenance to ensure equipment is cared for properly.
• Coach/train drivers; conduct safety audits; ensure compliance (PMO, OSHA, SQF, GMP).
• Train and coach drivers on procedures for equipment and machinery.
• Investigate accidents and safety concerns with safety personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Scheduling

DOT Regulations

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Training

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Routing software

Telematics

Handheld devices

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to oversee assigned drivers and distribution activities in Billings, MT. You will supervise daily driver work, optimize routes, ensure safety compliance, and maintain essential paperwork across the facility.

You will develop schedules, monitor performance, and collaborate with maintenance and HR to address training and development.