Transportation Supervisor: Drive Efficiency & Leadership

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to coordinate daily driver and staff schedules, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to DOT regulations.

You will partner with the Transportation Manager and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and excellent communication to keep drivers informed and customers updated on delivery status.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations: schedule drivers and staff to maximize workforce effectiveness and ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor departure times and report relevant information to management.
• On-call duties within the Transportation Department to address urgent issues.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with drivers and notify customers of delays or accidents.
• Provide backup support to the Transportation Manager, including log data entry and quality checks.
• Serve as a central communication hub for schedule changes and new account services across departments.
• Perform other duties as needed to support operational efficiency.

Skills

DOT regulations

MS Office

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to coordinate daily driver and staff schedules, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to DOT regulations.

You will partner with the Transportation Manager and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations. This full-time role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office, and excellent communication to keep drivers informed and customers updated on delivery status.