Routing & Dispatch Supervisor, Dairy Transportation

Dairy Farmers of America; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Employee rewards

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America operates a Minneapolis Milk Plant location in Minneapolis, MN. We seek a Transportation/Routing Supervisor who will oversee driver scheduling, dispatch, and route optimization to meet customer expectations and ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment, with on-shift responsibilities and on-call availability when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of dispatching or logistics experience.
• Class A CDL preferred or willingness to obtain.
• MS Excel proficiency including Pivot Tables.
• Experience with warehouse management and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of regional geography and transport regulations.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily directions to drivers to ensure safe, efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
• Schedule and dispatch daily loads to meet customer needs and optimize routes.
• Dispatch drivers to loads based on availability and deadlines; confirm dates/times.
• Communicate delivery instructions and updates between drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Create and approve employee schedules; monitor timekeeping and overtime to meet goals.
• Maintain up-to-date routes and utilize routing software to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure all paperwork for each load is completed (delivery tickets, logs, DOT data).
• Prepare and distribute operational KPI reports and ad-hoc data.

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America operates a Minneapolis Milk Plant location in Minneapolis, MN. We seek a Transportation/Routing Supervisor who will oversee driver scheduling, dispatch, and route optimization to meet customer expectations and ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment, with on-shift responsibilities and on-call availability when needed.