Supervisor, Transportation

hdsupply; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply in West Columbia, SC is seeking a delivery operations leader to direct and coordinate the distribution center's activities. You will supervise delivery drivers, manage routes, and ensure DOT, hazmat, and safety compliance while maintaining fleet records.

Experience in leading driver teams, training staff, and optimizing logistics is required. The role involves occasional overnight travel and working in a fast-paced environment with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train the delivery driver team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, hazmat and DOT requirements.
• Manage routes to achieve cost-efficient operations.
• Oversee and perform routine vehicle inspections and maintain records.
• Coach and develop delivery drivers, including route evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Route management

Hazmat compliance

DOT compliance

Training others

Vehicle inspection

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Direct and coordinate the dedicated delivery operations at the distribution center, including direct supervision of the delivery drivers, route management, DOT and Hazardous Material compliance, and fleet maintenance.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Leads, directs and trains the delivery driver team.
• Ensures compliance with all safety, hazmat and DOT requirements.
• Manages routes to ensure the most cost efficient delivery operations.
• Oversees and performs routine vehicle inspection and maintains proper records.
• Coaches and develops delivery drivers, including accompanying drivers on routes for evaluation purposes.

Nature and Scope

Experience provides solutions.

Ensures that work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures.

Leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower level professional associates.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.