Transportation Supervisor

GSF External Careers; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a Golden State Foods subsidiary in Romeoville, IL, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee all facility transportation activities. The role requires 3–6 years in transportation or food distribution with supervisory responsibilities and a BA in business administration or related field.

You will direct routing, scheduling, and staffing for 100+ employees; coordinate repairs with Penske to meet DOT and safety regulations; and manage budgets and

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of transportation or food distribution experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience supervising 100+ employees and coordinating routing/scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation activities at the Romeoville facility to meet KPI goals.
• Direct routing, manpower, and equipment scheduling to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Coordinate daily and monthly repairs with Penske to comply with DOT regulations.
• Develop and manage department budget and operating costs.

Skills

DOT regulations

On-board computer systems

Safety policies

Management concepts

Project management

Budgeting concepts

Scheduling and routing

Computer-based routing systems

Food distribution knowledge

Regional geography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

PC word-processing/spreadsheet software

Routing software

Job description

Description

ABOUT QCD

Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation.

At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution.

Transportation Supervisor – Romeoville, IL

In This Role, You’ll:

The Transportation Manager will oversee all activities related to a facility’s transportation, ensuring that Division and Company objectives for efficiency, economy, quality, and productivity are met or exceeded.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience:

3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)
• On-board computer systems (J)
• Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J)
• Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (B)
• Project management concepts and techniques (B)
• Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)
• PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (B)
• Scheduling and routing (B)
• Computer-based routing systems (B)
• Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B)
• Regional geography and customer locations (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Supervises, through subordinate management, 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Manages projects with significant financial and customer-service impact.
• Establishes and communicates department goals, monitoring employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded. (15%)
• Provides training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff; works with Human Resources to department hiring to ensure selection of qualified employees. (15%)
• Directs the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational KPIs are met. (15%)
• Coordinates daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all tractors and trailers with Penske for safety, to minimize down time, and to comply with DOT and other Federal and State transportation and safety regulations for all GSF distribution centers. (15%)
• Develops, audits, and manages the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations. (10%)
• Obtains, analyzes, and recommends equipment specifications, quotes, and procurement for essential department equipment to ensure effective use of operating funds. (5%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

The Schedule & Setting:

Onsite at QCD Chicago West: 175 Southcreek Pkwy Romeoville, IL 60446

Shift: Wednesday to Friday from 5am to 5pm and Saturday from 7am to 7pm

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay Range (Base Pay): $70,000 - $85,000 K annually
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

WHY JOIN US

We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, from entry-level to leadership, backed by comprehensive training and development programs. As we grow with our customers, our associates navigate the next turn in their supply chain careers. Opportunities are always on the road ahead with QCD and throughout theGolden State Foodsfamily of companies.

At QCD, our people-first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success - because when our people thrive, our customers do, too.

QCD is the place to be, if you believe in living our values-driven culture - celebrating wins together - learning from challenges - exploring bold ideas - collaborating for shared success - prioritizing people first and giving back to our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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