Transportation Supervisor

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid holidays

401K Program

Health and life insurance

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is hiring a Transportation Supervisor in Spokane, WA. The role oversees drivers and staff, implements schedules, and ensures efficient distribution operations with DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include routing, delivery coordination with Warehouse, and maintaining strong store relations. Strong leadership, communication, and basic IT skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation supervision or management.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety guidelines.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with Excel/Word/Access.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers and Transportation staff; assist management with scheduling and daily operations.
• Plan routes and loads to optimize efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company and DOT guidelines; manage driver assignments.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and store personnel to align delivery timing.
• Maintain positive relations with store management and customers; handle special requests.
• Complete and review DOT mileage reporting; support training and qualifications for drivers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Transportation knowledge

Analytical ability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

UNFI is now hiring for a Transportation Supervisor in Spokane, WA. We are looking to hire people just like YOU to help keep America fed and stocked with supplies.

DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR CAREER.

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to wholefoods markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing distribution team today!

Job Overview:

Responsible for assisting management in the supervision of drivers and staff of the Transportation Department. Implements schedules, departure times, and daily functions of the Department. Ensures daily changes are coordinated in an efficient, effective and productive manner. Appraises changes and communicates with customers whenever necessary. Communicates information to other internal departments as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Routes and schedules loads for distribution to the customer, utilizing personnel and equipment in the most efficient manner
• Ensures that merchandise is delivered in the best possible condition
• Coordinates with Warehouse personnel to ensure proper timing for delivery schedules
• Assigns drivers to loads ensuring compliance with company and DOT guidelines
• Maintains good public relations with store management via telephone communications and store visits
• Works with store personnel on special requests
• Ensures all drivers/department personnel comply with company, federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Processes weekly/monthly DOT mileage report
• Performs driver road testing, training and qualifications
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience and/or formal training or education in transportation, preferably with the Company or in the grocery industry
• Class A CDL; preferred
• Possess thorough knowledge of material handling equipment and traffic management to include truck and rail deliveries
• Must have a good working knowledge of government regulations pertaining to transportation
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others; Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written; Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone
• Basic computer skills required with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
• Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• paid holidays and parental leave
• 401K Program
• medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.