Transportation Supervisor

KeHE Distributors, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural and organic food distribution seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee delivery operations. The role involves supervising drivers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining efficient routing. Join a people-first culture committed to good living and service.

Benefits

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day routing to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure DOT and OSHA rules are followed.
• Proactive communication regarding route changes.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Tools

MS Office

XATA

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $65,000.00/Yr. - $75,768.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: SU-TH, Shift Time: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays
  
  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
  
  

  SCHEDULE IS THURSDAY - SUNDAY 10 P.M. - 6 A.M.

  • 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
  
  2025-26581
  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.