Night Distribution Lead: 4-Day Week & Hands-On Fleet Ops

E. A. Sween Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

E.A. Sween Company is seeking a hands-on Distribution Supervisor to lead overnight delivery operations in Austin, TX. You will guide route drivers, ensure timely departures, and maintain fleet readiness on a busy overnight schedule.

This role requires coaching teams, solving real-time delivery issues, and stepping in to drive when needed, all while enforcing safety standards and collaborating with customers to resolve concerns.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of supervisory experience in delivery, transportation, warehouse, or logistics operations.
• Previous professional driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop route drivers and driver leads.
• Manage daily route execution, staffing, and delivery performance.
• Ensure routes leave on time and deliveries stay on schedule.
• Monitor route performance and address service issues quickly.
• Oversee fleet readiness, vehicle cleanliness, and operational needs.
• Step in to drive trucks and cover local routes when needed.
• Conduct route audits and improve driver performance.
• Reinforce DOT, HACCP, FSMA, and company safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and support corrective action.
• Build accountability while maintaining a respectful team culture.
• Partner with customers and resolve delivery concerns.
• Make fast, sound decisions in a high-volume overnight operation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Driving experience

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Biz-Supervisor or better

Tools

DOT compliance

Job description

E.A. Sween Company is seeking a hands-on Distribution Supervisor to lead overnight delivery operations in Austin, TX. You will guide route drivers, ensure timely departures, and maintain fleet readiness on a busy overnight schedule.

This role requires coaching teams, solving real-time delivery issues, and stepping in to drive when needed, all while enforcing safety standards and collaborating with customers to resolve concerns.