Transportation Supervisor

Julius Silvert, Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesale distribution company in Philadelphia is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee on-road driver operations. This role encompasses ensuring compliance with safety regulations, driver training, and enhancing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in fleet management and a passion for delivering quality service.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet and driver management experience.
• Experience with food/restaurant deliveries.
• Strong MS Office and computer administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with driver start-up operations including scanner loading and compliance.
• Ensure drivers have necessary equipment and support daily operations.
• Perform on-road observations and compliance checks.

Skills

Fleet Management

Driver Training

Routing & Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CDL Preferred

Tools

ELD Software (Samsara)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PHILADELPHIA, PA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Company Overview:

Our company has been providing local restaurants with the finest ingredients available since 1915. Located in Philadelphia, we are a family-owned food wholesale distribution company. In the past several years we have experienced tremendous growth, and we are currently looking to add to our team. We recognize that a quality team is vital to support our quality products and services. With this in mind, we are continually striving to find the most qualified and committed candidates to join our team--those with a talent and passion for what they do!

Position Summary:

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for supporting all on-road driver operations at Julius Silvert. This role will report to the Transportation Manager and work closely with the Fleet Safety & Compliance Manager to ensure all drivers are performing their duties safely and in accordance with all policies and procedures. This role will focus on ensuring the required delivery procedures and reporting is executed daily. The Transportation Supervisor supports the On-Road operation as needed through driver training, observations, communication, reporting and delivery support.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with driver start-up operations including scanner loading, paperwork confirmation, ELD log in, and pre-trip compliance.
• Ensure all drivers have all equipment necessary to perform the job and are in full uniform prior to departure.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures including delivery scanning, returns compliance, OS&D reporting, route adherence, and communication.
• Ensures compliance with all FMCSA & DOT regulations.
• Support the execution of and compliance with the Company Safety & Training plan for drivers.
• Perform on-road observations to confirm delivery procedure compliance and efficiency along with proper product & customer care.
• Work with existing drivers to maintain high quality operations and assist with new driver training and on-boarding.
• Monitor and review scanning compliance. Report accordingly.
• Facilitate positive communication with customers on-road.
• Troubleshoot and solve on-road challenges for our drivers and customers through creative solutions and a positive attitude.
• Support all accident investigations, reviews, and re-training as needed.
• Flexible schedule including on call as needed to support a 6-day operation.
• Ensure all end of day/driver wrap up procedures are followed and documentation complete (i.e: driver check-in, returns processing, etc.)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet and driver management with daily delivery routes and route drivers
• Experience with food/restaurant deliveries
• Previous experience with ELD Software(Samsara)
• Routing & Planning experience
• Strong MS Office and computer administration skills
• CDL Preferred