Transportation Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Core-Mark International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health & wellness benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark International is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead day-to-day transportation operations and ensure on-time delivery of goods. You will supervise drivers, monitor DOT compliance, and optimize fleet performance to drive efficiency.

You’ll guide a team responsible for safety, accuracy in paperwork, and cost-effective routing. The ideal candidate brings transportation logistics knowledge, strong leadership, and proficiency with fleet management software.

Qualifications

• Lead and develop a transportation team with strong communication.
• Demonstrate leadership to manage drivers and operations.
• Apply analytical skills to optimize routes and reduce costs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff including scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Assist in administrative tasks like payroll, logs, and compliance.
• Ensure DOT compliance, vehicle safety, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Track driver licenses, incidents, and safety data for risk management.
• Complete delivery and driver paperwork accurately (invoices, DVIR, logs).
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and post-trip inspections of trucks and trailers.
• Work with managers to minimize costs and optimize routes.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Transportation management software

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

• Location: Ypsilanti MI, located at the Detroit OpCo {2085 E. Michigan Ave., 48198}
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (3rd Shift) 9:30PM-5:30AM (or until completion of shift) with ability to close every other Saturday morning (8AM-9AM)
  • Work schedule is 5days/week, approximately 40-50 hours/week and subject to change based on business needs.
• Travel: 5%, travel to all 5 domiciles all located in LP Michigan, could be day or overnights
• Compensation: $65k-$70k 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 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 service.

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 automated fleet management system.
• Ensures 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.

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, current auto insurance with a clean MVR driving record.
• 1+ 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 associates.