Transportation Supervisor – Second Shift

MOHR Talent; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for the second shift in Albany, NY. You will supervise drivers, coordinate routes and schedules, and ensure safe, on-time deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT and industry standards.

You will lead training, performance reviews, and driver development, partnering with HR. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of transportation and distribution operations.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating driver schedules, delivery routes, and daily transportation activities.
• Ability to coach, train, and manage employee performance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and transportation-related computer applications.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned drivers and provide daily work direction to ensure safe, efficient operations and timely deliveries.
• Coordinate daily assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers.
• Monitor transportation activities and adjust load assignments, delivery schedules, and pickup instructions as necessary.
• Utilize routing software to optimize delivery routes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate and updated route documentation.
• Coordinate with dispatch, drivers, customers, and other distribution locations to resolve operational challenges.
• Partner with fleet maintenance teams to ensure vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.
• Create driver schedules, approve timecards, resolve timekeeping discrepancies, and monitor overtime.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback to drivers.
• Conduct driver evaluations, safety observations, and performance reviews.
• Hold drivers accountable for safety, professionalism, customer service, and operational performance.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, disciplinary actions, employee relations, and driver development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and applicable transportation safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, mileage records, and other required documentation.
• Conduct routine driver audits and safety observations.
• Investigate employee accidents and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Support compliance with PMO, OSHA, SQF, and GMP standards.
• Train drivers on proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports and KPIs.
• Monitor transportation efficiency, route performance, labor utilization, and delivery performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Maintain accurate records related to transportation activities, maintenance, deliveries, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate regularly with management, employees, and customers to improve transportation department performance.
• Respond to unexpected operational requirements and participate in an on-call rotation when applicable, including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation Operations

Safety & Compliance

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organization & Time Management

Customer Service

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL

Tools

Excel

Routing Software

Job description

Transportation Supervisor – Second Shift

Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $80,000–$85,000 annually
Shift: Second Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation and distribution operations, supervise professional drivers, and ensure safe, efficient, and timely deliveries.

This individual will be responsible for driver scheduling, route optimization, fleet coordination, regulatory compliance, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation, logistics, or distribution, along with demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Distribution Operations

• Supervise assigned drivers and provide daily work direction to ensure safe, efficient operations and timely deliveries.

• Coordinate daily assignments of tractors, trailers, trucks, and drivers.

• Monitor transportation activities and adjust load assignments, delivery schedules, and pickup instructions as necessary.

• Utilize routing software to optimize delivery routes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer requirements.

• Maintain accurate and updated route documentation.

• Coordinate with dispatch, drivers, customers, and other distribution locations to resolve operational challenges.

• Partner with fleet maintenance teams to ensure vehicles and equipment are properly maintained.

Driver Supervision & Team Leadership

• Create driver schedules, approve timecards, resolve timekeeping discrepancies, and monitor overtime.

• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback to drivers.

• Conduct driver evaluations, safety observations, and performance reviews.

• Hold drivers accountable for safety, professionalism, customer service, and operational performance.

• Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, disciplinary actions, employee relations, and driver development.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and applicable transportation safety requirements.

• Maintain accurate driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, mileage records, and other required documentation.

• Conduct routine driver audits and safety observations.

• Investigate employee accidents and safety concerns, implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Support compliance with applicable industry standards, including PMO, OSHA, SQF, and GMP.

• Train drivers on proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and company policies.

Reporting & Operational Improvement

• Prepare and distribute operational reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Monitor transportation efficiency, route performance, labor utilization, and delivery performance.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

• Maintain accurate records related to transportation activities, maintenance, deliveries, and regulatory compliance.

• Communicate regularly with management, employees, and customers to improve transportation department performance.

• Respond to unexpected operational requirements and participate in an on-call rotation when applicable, including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or a related field.

• Demonstrated leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience.

• Strong understanding of transportation and distribution operations.

• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety requirements.

• Experience coordinating driver schedules, delivery routes, and daily transportation activities.

• Ability to coach, train, and manage employee performance.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and transportation-related computer applications.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the state of residence.

• Current DOT medical card.

• Experience in dairy, food distribution, or temperature-controlled transportation.

• Knowledge of dairy industry production practices, regulations, and equipment.

• Familiarity with PMO, OSHA, SQF, and GMP standards.

• Experience with transportation routing software, telematics, and handheld devices.

• Familiarity with local delivery routes and geographic service areas.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development: Ability to supervise, coach, motivate, and develop professional drivers.

• Transportation Operations: Strong understanding of routing, dispatch coordination, fleet utilization, and distribution processes.

• Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, and operational compliance requirements.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to respond quickly to delivery challenges, scheduling conflicts, and unexpected operational issues.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills when working with drivers, management, customers, and other departments.

• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Customer Service: Commitment to professional service, timely deliveries, and positive customer relationships.

• Accountability: Ability to take initiative, follow through on responsibilities, and maintain high operational standards.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Full-time, second-shift position.

• Must be comfortable supervising transportation and distribution operations in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexibility to respond to operational emergencies or unexpected transportation needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
  

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