Transportation Operations Supervisor

Gsfoods; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Star Foods is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Piedmont, SC to supervise drivers, plan daily routes, and ensure safety and on-time delivery. The role focuses on optimizing routes, training drivers, and maintaining compliance with Hours-of-Service and company policies.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, conducting performance reviews, and collaborating with HR on employee matters, while maintaining a high level of customer service and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• DOT knowledge required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate ideas,problems,or conflicts to a satisfactory resolution / implementation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills in supervision, planning, coordination, and human relations.
• Minimum 3 years transportation experience in foodservice.
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Team training and development, including positive role modeling,coaching,and mentoring.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills.
• Strong drive for results, strategic agility, and perseverance.
• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license Required.
• Must be able to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated with this position which is written in English. Must be able to appropriately respond to these and, where needed, provide reports, presentations, information, or communications in English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and retain an adequate pool of professional drivers ensuring compliance with all safety and Hours-of-Service rules.
• Continuously review and analyze all routes, making recommendations to the Transportation Manager for changes that will reduce delivery miles/hours and increase equipment utilization.
• Assist in evaluating and appraising performance, ensuring drivers provide excellent customer care and proper safety inspections and documentation.
• Dispatches, directs, plans, and coordinates daily operational activities of the department, ensuring on-time routes and proper use of rolling-stock.
• Help develop drivers with product knowledge and customer etiquette.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards for all vehicles with DVIR checklists.
• Participate in drivers’ meetings at least quarterly to relay information.
• Monitor safety compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Cooperate with Transportation Manager on productivity goals and coaching.
• Collaborate with HR on employee issues, including coaching and disciplinary actions.

Skills

DOT knowledge

CDL Class A

Leadership

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Spanish a plus

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

4-year degree or supervisory experience

Job description

Gold Star Foods is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Piedmont, SC to supervise drivers, plan daily routes, and ensure safety and on-time delivery. The role focuses on optimizing routes, training drivers, and maintaining compliance with Hours-of-Service and company policies.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, conducting performance reviews, and collaborating with HR on employee matters, while maintaining a high level of customer service and adherence to safety standards.