Transportation Supervisor

Univar Solutions; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Industry-leading retirement programs

Targeted annual company bonus

Job summary

Univar Solutions in Providence, RI, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations and ensure that customer service and financial targets are met effectively.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory leadership experience and knowledge of DOT regulations, managing driver performance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This second shift position offers a collaborative team environment with strong work/life flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory leadership experience in a transportation setting.
• Experience managing and dispatching drivers effectively.
• Ability to interpret and implement safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations and ensure service level targets are met.
• Manage driver schedules and oversee compliance with regulations.
• Act as a liaison with the Safety department to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership experience

Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Transportation Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operational activity to meet Univar Solutions’ transportation customer service and financial targets effectively and efficiently. The role is to be the main site point of contact for Transportation execution and implementation of activities led by the District Transportation Manager (DTM) and other Transportation regional and department strategy initiatives.

The role will act as a key site liaison to assist in implementing improvement projects, handling tactical carrier performance issues, and, most importantly, being accountable for providing a safe and efficient work environment and transportation operations within the Branch.

Private Fleet Operations

• Direct manager supervising drivers and ensures drivers are dispatched and return safely.
• Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within the forecast budget.
• Prepares driver work schedules including extra workdays, overtime, and shift hours as needed.
• Monitors driver performance and ensures on-time service levels are met.
• Reviews delivery functions and productivity KPI reports to supervise and takes action on ways to improve dispatch routing or increase truck utilization.
• Ensures driver routes are optimized and driver workflow is efficient.
• Assist with the hiring process for new drivers.
• Ability to investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• May occasionally handle after-hours calls.

Environmental, Health, and Safety & Regulatory Compliance (DOT, Hours of Service, Training, Etc.)

• Interprets, trains, and consistently implements Company policies, protocols, and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, EHS, internal audit, record keeping, etc.
• Ensures driver compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., DOT, OSHA, etc.) and maintains accurate electronic logs.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conduct associate observations, update preferred work methods, investigate accidents, and perform routine safety inspections.
• Responsible for record keeping and driver credentials (HazMat, tanker endorsements, DOT physicals, federal drug testing, etc.).
• Will work with DTM and other personnel if and when a safety spill or release has occurred at the customer site, enroute to delivery, or on-site.

Fleet Maintenance and Asset Management

• Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
• Responsible for licensing, registration, and preventative maintenance of the private fleet.
• Ensures equipment inspections are completed on time.
• Interacts with key maintenance vendors and Element to ensure quotes and work is completed effectively.
• Is responsible for the proper selection and utilization of company assets in support of the Transportation department.
• Monitors maintenance and repair spending and communicates with DTM on areas of overspending or improvement to keep cost within budget.

Carrier Performance and Route Guide Compliance

• Resolves tactical issues with carriers to ensure on-time pickup and collaborates with the District Transportation Planner on carrier enroute or delivery delays.
• Provides feedback to the District Transportation Manager on carrier performance in preparation for QBRs.
• Makes recommendations for improvement, specifically in areas of efficiency, cost reduction, and assists with implementation of effective service delivery changes.
• Visits customer locations and meets with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty as needed.
• Successfully engages and leads individual and team discussions and meetings.
• Applies all relevant policies in a consistent, timely, and objective manner.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.
• 5+ years supervisory leadership experience.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and Hours of Service regulations.
• Experience managing and dispatching drivers.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Transportation Management software and SAP preferred.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of chemical distribution facility operations preferred.
• May require HazMat certification, TWIC credentials.
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment desired.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Location: 175 Terminal Rd., Providence, RI 02905-5500

This is a second shift position, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

PAY & BENEFITS:

• Salary will be influenced by relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry‑leading retirement and time‑off programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Targeted annual company bonus (if applicable) and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Univar Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].