Night-Shift Transportation Supervisor: Safety & Training

Performance Foodservice; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Houma, LA to oversee driver supervision and training, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries. You will monitor DOT logs, ensure compliance with DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinate driver information tracking.

The role supports day-to-day transportation operations, with duties ranging from payroll oversight to post-trip inspections and safety initiatives. Shift begins at 2am, full-time role at the operating company level.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Required Experience: 2 - 4 Years Transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations.
• Ensures drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices.
• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Fleet management systems

Driver training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automated fleet management system

Job description

Performance Foodservice is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Houma, LA to oversee driver supervision and training, ensuring safe, on-time deliveries. You will monitor DOT logs, ensure compliance with DOT and OpCo regulations, and coordinate driver information tracking.

The role supports day-to-day transportation operations, with duties ranging from payroll oversight to post-trip inspections and safety initiatives. Shift begins at 2am, full-time role at the operating company level.