Transportation Supervisor - 1st Shift

Core-Mark International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Albuquerque to manage day-to-day transportation operations, ensure timely deliveries, and supervise drivers under DOT compliance. You will lead a team, monitor fleet performance, coordinate route planning, and training; travel about 50% in local territory; onsite work schedule Tue-Sat starting early.

The role offers a base salary of $70k-$80k plus KPI-based bonus and growth opportunities in a safety-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.
• Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, including payroll, logs, expense reports, and routing.
• Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, ramps, handcarts, seat belts, and safe lifting practices.
• Coordinates tracking of driver/license data and safety records.
• Ensures delivery and driver paperwork and DVIRs are completed accurately.
• Maintains all trucks and trailers through post-trip inspections.
• Collaborates to minimize operating expenses and optimize route efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

Education

Interstate Class A CDL (CDLA)

Tools

Transportation management software

Route optimization tools

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Position Details:

• Work: This is an onsite position, reporting into the Albuquerque OpCo {87107}
• Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, start time approximate 5AM until completion of shift (on average 50-55 hours per week)
• Subject to change based on business needs
• Travel: 50% primarily in the local territory, following drivers for training and safety observations. Occasionally performing route deliveries when coverage is needed.
• Will be required to drive out to delivery routes on occasion to conduct driver observations
• Compensation: $70k-$80k base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus potential based on KPIs!!!

Position Summary:

As the Transportation Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day transportation operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods, maintaining compliance with regulations and supervision and training of drivers for the OpCo. You will lead a team of drivers, monitor the Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance and fleet performance, and execute strategies to optimize transportation efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of transportation logistics, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Assist in the day-to-day operations when needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution. Assists in scheduling as well as ensuring deliveries and pickups are made in a timely manner. Rides with drivers for training and/or evaluation purposes.
• Assists Transportation/Operations Manager with overall day-to-day administration of transportation and delivery functions, which may include calculating driver payroll, reviewing driver trip logs and expense reports, identifying and resolving problems, and ensuring that drivers are compliant with DOT and OpCo regulations. Operates computer keyboard to enter and access data in an automated fleet management system.
• Ensure drivers fulfill duties safely by monitoring vehicle safety, safe usage of ramps and handcarts, seat and weight belt use, and safe lifting and product-handling practices. May attend quarterly safety meetings.
• Coordinates tracking of all relevant information on drivers, such as license status, traffic tickets, accidents and other risk and safety-related data.
• Ensures accurate completion of all delivery and driver-related paperwork including invoices, cash receipts, collection register, trip reports, fuel tickets, deposit slips, DOT logs, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), driver qualification files and accident reporting.
• Ensures maintenance of all trucks, tractors and trailers through detailed review of post-trip inspections.
• Works in conjunction with Transportation or Operations Manager to minimize operating expenses and to ensure all deliveries are efficiently routed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong knowledge of transportation logistics, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and route optimization tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements for transportation operations.
• Be willing and able to push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs repetitively.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• 2+ years transportation or related experience including knowledge of DOT and safety regulations, along with experience in operation of computerized fleet management systems.
• 1+ years of experience leading and supervising a team of 10-15 drivers.
• Must have a valid Interstate Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDLA) and experience driving commercial vehicles is required.