Transportation/Distribution Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we promo

Employee rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Kemps, a DFA brand, is seeking a Transportation/Distribution Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations, supervise drivers, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries in Le Mars, IA. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, customer service, and team development.

In this role you will coordinate routes, monitor activity, maintain records, and coach staff while ensuring DOT/OSHA compliance and efficient use of routing technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience required.
• 2+ years of driver supervision experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT/OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency with routing software and fleet monitoring tools.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, driving record).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily directions to drivers for safe, efficient operations and customer service.
• Coordinate routing, load assignments, equipment utilization, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor transportation activities and adjust routes and deliveries as needed.
• Utilize routing tech to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Create schedules, approve timekeeping, manage overtime, and support staffing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (DOT, OSHA, EPA).
• Maintain transportation records, driver documentation, and inspection reports.
• Coach, train, and develop employees through feedback and audits.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Driver supervision

Regulatory compliance

Routing software

GPS systems

Microsoft Office

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Samsara

Routing software

GPS systems

Fleet monitoring tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Kemps, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), and help deliver high-quality dairy products to customers throughout the region. We are seeking a Transportation/Distribution Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations, supervise drivers, and ensure safe, efficient, and on-time product delivery. This role is ideal for a hands-on logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safety, customer service, and team development.

Shift: 1st

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily directions to drivers to ensure safe, efficient operations and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate routing, load assignments, equipment utilization, and delivery schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
• Monitor transportation activities and make real-time adjustments to routes, deliveries, and pickups as needed.
• Utilize routing and transportation technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize delivery performance.
• Create employee schedules, approve timekeeping, manage overtime, and support staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, driver documentation, inspection reports, and operational paperwork.
• Coach, train, and develop employees through performance feedback, safety observations, and compliance audits.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to operational emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience required; DSD experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of driver supervision experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other transportation regulations.
• Experience with routing software, GPS systems, transportation technology, and fleet monitoring tools (Samsara preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal background, and driving record checks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans