Transportation Supervisor

RNDC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RNDC, a leading wine and spirits wholesaler, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to oversee delivery operations and manage a team. This role involves routing trucks, supervising delivery personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills, relevant licenses, and experience in transportation. RNDC offers comprehensive benefits, including a generous PTO policy and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off program

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Fertility benefits

Paid training

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Three or more years related experience, with two to three years prior transportation experience preferred.
• Requires current state driver's license and CDL License.
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Directs operational activities of delivery equipment and personnel.
• Supervises product delivery operation and oversees routing of delivery trucks.
• Conducts driver training and observes performance for improvement.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Customer relations

Routing and logistics

Safe driving techniques

Education

Associates degree from a two year college or technical school

Tools

Roadnet routing system

GreenMile driver tracking software

Geotab telematics software

Job description

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and professional Transportation Supervisor to join our growing Operations team. The Transportation Supervisor Directs and coordinates operational activities of delivery equipment and personnel by performing the following duties.

In this role, you will

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. May have responsibility to recommend performance management actions including but not limited to selection and hiring, transferring and discharging, the assignment of work, the receipt of rewards or progressive discipline.
• Supervises all aspects of the product delivery operation and customer relations.
• Oversee the routing of delivery trucks using the computerized Roadnet routing system and assigns all drivers and driver helpers to each route each day.
• Updates, review and sets delivery routes through out the day using the GreenMile driver tracking software.
• Monitor driving performance per driver using the Geotab telematics software.
• Rides with drivers to observe work habits and identify areas of needed improvement conducting training when necessary.
• Trains drivers in the areas of safe driving, proper lifting techniques and company delivery process and procedure and interacts with internal departments and customers to resolve delivery problems as they occur throughout the day.
• Enforce all company safety and security policies and programs and on occasion may be called upon to run a delivery route as business dictates.

What you bring to RNDC

• Associates degree from a two year college or technical school preferred.
• Three or more years related experience, of which two to three years previous transportation and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a current state driver's license
• CDL License
• Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state (i.e. TABC License – Texas)

What's in it for you

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and company-paid holidays
• Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity and inclusion programs available for all associates
• Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility

COVID-19 considerations :

We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

• Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
• WSET certifications

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to : recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.

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