Transportation Supervisor (Day Shift 10:00am - 7:00pm)

KeHE Distributors; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick time

STD/LTD

ESOP

Holiday pay

Job summary

KeHE Distributors, an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Colorado to oversee daily routing, ensure timely deliveries, and coach drivers to meet safety and compliance standards.

The role requires 2+ years in transportation/distribution, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers day-one benefits and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Two years of transportation/distribution experience required.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day routing to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Proactive communication to internal and external contacts regarding route changes, delays, or early deliveries.
• Supervise driver force and ensure drivers are properly trained and logs are complete.
• Ensure DOT and OSHA rules and regulations are followed.
• Supervise DOT compliance using Driver Management Compliance software.
• Provide corrective coaching to drivers and transportation staff.
• Oversee backhaul program and update Inventory Management for backhaul changes.
• Maintain required documentation by drivers.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

XATA

Job description

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $75,000.00/Yr. - $90,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Benefits on Day 1
  • Health/Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
  • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of timely delivery of product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, driver safety, driver training, and the assignment of drivers and equipment. Ensure proactive communication with internal staff and customers on route changes, delays, or early deliveries.

Essential Functions

• Supervise day-to-day routing in order to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Proactive communication to internal as well as external contacts regarding route changes, delays, or early deliveries.
• Supervise driver force and ensure drivers are properly trained. - Ensure driver logs are complete and accurate.
• Ensure DOT and OSHA rules and regulations are followed.
• Supervise DOT compliance using Driver Management Compliance software.
• Provide corrective coaching to drivers and transportation support staff.
• Effectively supervise backhaul program and ensure Inventory Management is updated on backhaul availability changes.
• Ensures drivers accurately complete all company required documentation.
• Other duties and special projects as required.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• HS Diploma/GED. Associates Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous transportation/distribution experience required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Applications.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• XATA experience preferred.
• Strong supervisory skills to develop driver and support staff performance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office/store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.