Transportation Lead — ESOP & Route Optimization

Lumbermens

Cottage Grove (MN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lumbermen’s is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations, optimize delivery routes, and coordinate fleet activities from Minnesota. You will lead a team of drivers, ensure safety compliance, and partner with operations to meet on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, data-driven improvements, and adherence to DOT regulations. Candidates should have CDL A, strong leadership, and experience in fleet management to support efficient,

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
3+ years of transportation, fleet, logistics, or distribution experience preferred.
Prior fleet management or driver supervision experience strongly preferred.
Current or prior CDL Class A certification with current medical card, or ability to obtain and maintain required credentials.
Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and transportation safety requirements strongly preferred.
Experience with ELD systems and electronic driver logs preferred.
Experience with fleet maintenance, routing, and transportation scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and model a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Supervise and support daily transportation operations and driver activities.
Build, maintain, and optimize delivery routes to maximize driver productivity, fleet utilization, and transportation efficiency.
Ensure accurate, timely, and efficient customer deliveries.
Coordinate intercompany material transfers and other transportation movements as required.
Monitor on-time delivery performance, driver productivity, service levels, and key transportation metrics.
Periodically review routes, schedules, and transportation processes and make adjustments to improve efficiency.
Coach, support, and develop drivers while addressing performance, attendance, safety, and service issues.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention of transportation personnel.
Ensure drivers properly complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and accurately maintain electronic logs through the company’s ELD platform.
Assist with compliance with DOT, FMCSA, Hours of Service, and other applicable regulations.
Coordinate tractor and trailer repairs with vendors and internal maintenance personnel.
Partner with the Transportation Manager or other leadership to plan and schedule fleet maintenance, repairs, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor equipment availability, fleet condition, and equipment downtime.
Investigate and assist in resolving accidents, safety incidents, service failures, customer concerns, and other transportation-related issues.
Utilize transportation data, performance metrics, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct and support periodic driver performance reviews and provide coaching based on established performance expectations.
Identify opportunities to improve routing, productivity, safety, fleet utilization, customer service, and operating costs.
Promote lean management principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate transportation records, reports, and documentation.
Make sound, timely decisions independently while escalating significant issues appropriately.
Respond to off-shift transportation issues and driver calls when necessary.
Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the transportation operation.