Transportation Supervisor

Golden State Foods; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Benefits

Competitive salary, DOE

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to manage daily transportation operations, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. Located in Romeoville, Illinois, this role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of DOT regulations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles in a union environment. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000, with full-time employment and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities.
• No employment gaps within the last year, with 5 years of recent employment history.
• CDL A license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance.
• Plans and monitors transportation operations and analyzes delivery reliability.
• Motivates and evaluates employee performance in a union environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems

Ability to multi-task

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Omnitracs

Samsara

Job description

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to work at our Chicago West Facility - a union facility.

Job Functions

• Must be able to work holidays
• Weekly pay
• Benefits
• Career advancement opportunities.

Competitive Salary, DOE, $65,000 - $75,000

Job Duties

• Understand DOT rules and regulations
• Great Communication skills are a plus
• Knowledge working with CDL A Drivers
• Use of Warehouse Management Systems to monitor, replenish, inventory, loading and dispatching routes. Transportation Systems, Samsara, Coretemp, Coretex 360
• Strong leadership skills are a plus
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude are key

What are we looking for in a strong Transportation Supervisor?

Good leadership skills, personable/good communication skills, strong relationship builder, multi-tasker, coach, fair and consistent management style, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), ability to use various platforms for information management (handheld scanners, phones, electronic log devices, etc.). Experience with Omnitracs and/or Samsara a plus.

• Experience using Warehouse management systems
• Have the ability to coach, train, and handle day to day disputes
• Be punctual, on time, and understand and align with our creed and values
• No employment gaps with-in the last year and have 5 years of recent employment history.
• Food distribution or similar distribution Supervisor experience preferred.
• CDL A license a plus but not required.
• Excel savvy and systems savvy experience preferred.

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs. (25%)
• Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs... (20%)
• Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers... (15%)
• Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution... (20%)
• Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment... (10%)
• Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC)... (10%)
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversees operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Budget
• Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability
• Customer and vendor relationships
• DOT compliance
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety of employees
• Safety of facility and transportation equipment
• AIB rating

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)
• Labor contracts and labor union environment (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:

• Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees
• Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues
• Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food Production