Transportation Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ultipro; Town of Lomira (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite health clinics

Free onsite fitness center

Free healthy snacks

Health and wellness reimbursement

Paid Paternal Leave

Job summary

Grande Cheese Company is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead transportation operations on the 2nd Shift. This role involves coaching drivers and ensuring on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transportation or supply chain management and experience in a manufacturing environment. This position, held Monday-Friday from 12:00PM to 8:30PM, focuses on fostering a culture of safety and accountability while driving operational improvements through effective

Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation or supply chain management in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced transportation or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of drivers, ensuring safety and accountability.
• Oversee daily transportation activities and compliance.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with various teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation Management

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Communication

Project Implementation

Education

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

• Low-cost onsite health clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid Paternal Leave.

Job Summary

Are you a motivated leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics environment? As a Transportation Supervisor, you'll play a key role in leading transportation operations on 2nd Shift, supporting drivers, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing teams, solving challenges, and making a direct impact on customer service and operational performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of drivers while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement.
• Oversee daily transportation activities, ensuring efficient routing, on-time deliveries, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor transportation performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations and exceptional customer experiences.

Monday-Friday; 12:00PM-8:30PM

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Transportation, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Tech or other related field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in transportation or supply chain management in a Manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of refrigerated transportation, supply chain management, quality management, DOT regulations.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and engage teams in a fast-paced transportation or distribution environment.

• Advanced skills/proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) as well as transportation management systems.
• Need to work independently and handle multiple projects in the absence of detailed instruction.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive operational improvements.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner across Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Distribution teams.

• Practical hands-on project implementation, program management, or strategic performance management experience a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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