Transportation Supervisor

Get Fresh Produce; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead their logistics team. This role involves overseeing driver schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing delivery routes for maximum efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation management and a knack for innovative problem-solving. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fresh thinking and operational excellence in the food distribution sector. If you’re passionate about logistics and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in transportation with supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and driver safety essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare driver schedules and manage daily dispatch.

Skills

Transportation Management

Driver Safety Compliance

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Innovative Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Samsara Software

Job description

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Get Fresh Produce started in 1982 as a retail produce store in Chicago, specializing in premium fresh fruit, vegetables, specialty foods, and dairy. Get Fresh is supported by an amazing team of sales, customer service, procurement, and operations professionals. Get Fresh Produce executes distribution of more than 13 million cases annually to 3,000 customers.

We base everything we do on ‘Fresh Thinking’. This means constantly seeking to work more efficiently, creatively, and meticulously to meet our customers’ needs. We work every day to drive consistency in the areas most important to our customers: Customer Service, Quality, Food, Safety, Reporting, Technology.

Essential Functions

• Preparing driver schedules, approving time off requests, discipline, and attendance issues
• Daily dispatch of drivers and assigning all equipment needed for the day
• Route recommendations for maximum efficiencies
• Directly supervise drivers and yard spotters on all facets of compliance with DOT and safe driving compliance.
• Hands on management such as ride-a longs for coaching and training as needed. Safety of our fleet, drivers, and the public.
• Communicate service issues to sales, customer service, and Operations team
• Works closely with Dispatch personnel and Director of transportation to provide best-in-class delivery expectations.
• Coordinates with Operations to ensure customer and driver needs are met.
• Participate in the hiring of Drivers: interviews, road tests, paperwork.
• Participate in Safety investigations, review and reporting with root-cause analysis.
• Review performance and service levels with customers on delivery experience.
• Good understanding of samsara software system and ability to navigate, through samsara.
• Have a good working understanding of the CBA, (collective bargaining agreement)
  
  

Competencies, Education, And Skills

• Previous experience in Transportation or Warehousing experience in a refrigerated food manufacturing or distributor operation preferred
• A minimum of a high school or GED or an associate’s degree in related field preferred
• At least 2+ years of experience in transportation with at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Knowledge of driver safety and DOT compliance requirements.
• Proficient skills in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
• Class CDL A or B is a plus
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily, bilingual a plus
• Works independently of constant direction but able to follow directions willingly and accurately
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Change management and continuous improvement focus and skills
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research proficiencies
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  
  

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Travel by as needed
• Work in cold and wet cooler conditions for extended periods of time
  
  

Compensation

• $75,000 - $85,000/Year
  
  

Work Schedule

• Monday - Saturday (Off on Sundays and one day during the week)
• Must be available to work on holidays
• Start time: 7:00am – 9:00am
  
  

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Voluntary Life)
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Paid
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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