Transportation Supervisor 1

Murphy-Brown LLC; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in the United States is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to directly supervise drivers and employees in the Market Haul and Live Haul departments. The role centers on coordinating pickups, maintaining safety, and ensuring smooth operations.

You will oversee payroll, review timecards, and ensure DOT compliance while working with dispatch and management to optimize scheduling, equipment maintenance, and training. A team-oriented, safety-conscious mindset is essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 2 years’ experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Customer Service.
• 1+ years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drivers/employees in Market Haul and Live Haul departments.
• Coordinate pickups and transfers with scheduling and dispatch.
• Maintain communication with Dispatch and subordinates.
• Ensure all safety policies are followed and review payroll summaries.

Skills

Transportation experience

Supervisor experience

Valid U.S. driver?s license

CDL Class A preferred

Microsoft Office

DOT regulations knowledge

Team oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Samsara

Microsoft Applications

Tablets

Job description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

The Transportation Supervisor directly supervises drivers/employees in the Market Haul and Live Haul Departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Works with scheduling on pickups and transfers.
• Maintains good communication with Dispatch and subordinates.
• Ensures all safety policies are followed.
• Assists with vehicle accidents and investigations.
• Understands DOT regulations; reviewing driver’s “Hours Summary” daily to prevent DOT violations.
• Reviews and approves payroll summary and timecards.
• Assist managers in scheduling work, maintaining equipment, completing daily checklists in sanitation facilities.
• Assist manager in completing monthly safety, EMS/IPS training with employees, inspections of facilities and controlled documents.
• Work with garages to ensure equipment is maintained and repaired properly and timely.
• Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company Environmental, Safety and Biosecurity policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that all animals are managed in accordance with Smithfield Animal Care Policy, and employees are trained and accountable to that standard.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years’ experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Customer Service, required.
• 1+ years of supervisor experience, preferred.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable driving record per company policy.
• CDL class A license, preferred.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Software.
• Basic understanding of and ability to work with technology such as Microsoft applications, tablets and Samsara.
• Ability to obtain TQA Certification.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work required as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and discipline of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products. Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

The expected pay range for this position is $52,500 - $77,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.

Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.

Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.

We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.