Transportation Supervisor

KeHE Distributors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of products. The role requires supervising drivers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing routing for improved customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and supervisory skills with a background in transportation.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous transportation/distribution experience required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Applications.
• XATA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day routing to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure drivers are properly trained and comply with DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Provide corrective coaching to drivers and transportation support staff.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

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Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of timely delivery of product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, driver safety, driver training, and the assignment of drivers and equipment. Ensure proactive communication with internal staff and customers on route changes, delays, or early deliveries.

Essential Functions

• Supervise day-to-day routing in order to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Proactive communication to internal as well as external contacts regarding route changes, delays, or early deliveries.
• Supervise driver force and ensure drivers are properly trained. - Ensure driver logs are complete and accurate.
• Ensure DOT and OSHA rules and regulations are followed.
• Supervise DOT compliance using Driver Management Compliance software.
• Provide corrective coaching to drivers and transportation support staff.
• Effectively supervise backhaul program and ensure Inventory Management is updated on backhaul availability changes.
• Ensures drivers accurately complete all company required documentation.
• Other duties and special projects as required.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
  
  

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• HS Diploma/GED. Associates Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous transportation/distribution experience required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Applications.
  
  

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• XATA experience preferred.
• Strong supervisory skills to develop driver and support staff performance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office/store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.

Requisition ID

2025-26701

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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