Transportation Supervisor

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Katy, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Development programs

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in the United States is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

You will coordinate drivers, dispatch, sales, and warehouse teams, drive improvements in on-time delivery, and develop a culture of accountability and operational excellence across the fleet.

This is a full-time position at Crawford's RDC/Branch, offering benefits and opportunities for growth within the Sonepar family.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity and leadership.
• Ability to develop standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily AM transportation operation.
• Drive safe execution of transportation activities.
• Improve on-time delivery and operational consistency.
• Ensure driver accountability and development.
• Maintain fleet readiness and reliability.
• Identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve performance.
• Utilize data, reporting, and KPIs to drive improvements.
• Foster a safety-conscious, accountable culture across the fleet.

Skills

Integrity

Change leadership

Self-development

Performance

Org skills

MS Office

FMSCA/DOT knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

SOP creation

Confidential handling

Team collaboration

Decision making

Audience communication

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at Crawford Electric Supply.

A career at Crawford Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Crawford Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the southeast region of the United States, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives.Crawford Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Position:

Location:

RDC/Branch

About Crawford:

If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it’s time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, “Whatever it Takes!” through our mindset competencies below:

Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people

Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo

Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve

Responsibilities

The Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for leading daily transportation operations while reinforcing Crawford's commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous improvement. This position will serve as a key liaison between drivers, dispatch, sales, warehouse operations, safety, and transportation leadership.

The Transportation Supervisor will:

• Lead the daily AM transportation operation.
• Drive safe execution of all transportation activities.
• Improve on-time delivery performance and operational consistency.
• Ensure driver accountability, coaching, and development.
• Maintain fleet readiness and operational reliability.
• Identify root causes of service failures and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Transportation, Safety, Sales, Warehouse, and Leadership teams to improve overall performance.
• Utilize data, reporting, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop a culture where safety, accountability, communication, and customer service are non-negotiable expectations.

Key Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Safety performance
• Driver engagement and accountability
• Fleet utilization and readiness
• Customer service performance
• Reduction of preventable incidents
• Effective communication and leadership presence

Safety Leadership

• Conduct and document driver safety observations.
• Ensure completion of pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Monitor and address DVIR deficiencies.
• Review telematics, camera events, and driver behavior exceptions.
• Conduct driver coaching and corrective actions.
• Lead safety meetings and safety communications.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and property damage.
• Complete root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Safety leadership on compliance and training initiatives.
• Maintain visible leadership presence in transportation and yard operations.
• Recognize and reinforce positive driver safety behaviors.
• Remove unsafe drivers or equipment from service when necessary.

Dispatch & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily dispatch execution and route management.
• Monitor delivery schedules and service commitments.
• Coordinate hot shots, same-day requests, and route adjustments.
• Manage communication between drivers, sales, warehouse, and customers.
• Resolve operational issues impacting service performance.
• Ensure effective use of transportation technology and routing systems.
• Monitor operational KPIs and execute improvement plans.

Fleet Oversight

• Monitor fleet utilization and equipment availability.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling and downtime management.
• Ensure transportation assets are ready for daily operation.
• Track fleet performance metrics and corrective actions.
• Support compliance, inspections, and vehicle readiness activities.
• Supervise drivers and dispatch personnel.
• Conduct coaching, development, and performance discussions.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, and staffing coverage.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Support new-hire onboarding and operational training.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and process gaps.
• Lead root-cause reviews and corrective action plans.
• Improve route efficiency, communication, and execution.
• Utilize reporting and performance metrics to drive results.
• Support strategic transportation initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

• Acts with integrity
• Creates and leads change
• Develops self and team
• Drives performance and results
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize task
• Strong PC skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Email & Internet Use
• Working knowledge of FMSCA/DOT and ability to interpret government regulations
• Excellent communication, written, verbal, and training/presentation skills including familiarity with reporting, presentation, and file management software
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop and document standard operating processes
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and well organized
• Ability to collaborate and work across the organization
• Ability to independently follow and execute work assignments, follow procedures, and make decisions determined from available choices and from established guidelines.
• Ability to explain information to a wide range of audiences

General Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines.

Working conditions are normal for transportation and office environment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer

Crawford is a subsidiary of Sonepar USA.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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