Transportation Team Lead & Dispatch Coach

Talentify; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned wage access (Stream)

Associate discounts

Health & financial well-being benefits

Time off benefits

Career growth & training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead dispatchers and drivers within our distribution center operations. You will ensure safety, schedule coverage, and compliance while driving efficiency and cost controls.

The role requires 3+ years of trucking supervision, familiarity with OSHA/DOT regulations, and experience with TMS solutions such as Prospero, One Network, CAMS, and XATA. Excel proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; bachelor’s or 5 years supervisory experience in trucking as equivalent preferred
• 3+ years progressive trucking experience in grocery retail preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA & DOT safety regulations, sanitation, and food safety – Management Level
• Strong technical skills with TMS fleet routing software (Prospero, One Network & CAMS) and onboard systems (XATA)
• Experience using warehouse management systems to interact with TMS
• Excellent math skills
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new programs and procedures
• Ability to make decisions quickly and cost effectively
• Strong resolution skills and decisive action
• Excellent written and oral interpersonal/communication skills
• Proven leadership with 3+ years managing 30+ reports
• Able to chart, forecast, plan, manage and measure day-to-day operations
• Interact effectively with multiple levels within the distribution center and company
• Exhibits initiative and energy for innovation, strong customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to dispatchers and drivers to meet goals
• Lead, coach, and supervise transportation personnel to achieve results
• Schedule coverage including weekends, holidays, and nights
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Train and develop dispatchers and drivers; mentor high-potential staff
• Coordinate interactions between distribution center and retail teams
• Maintain positive associate relations and customer service standards
• Assess equipment and manpower needs for daily operations
• Maintain assets in design-compliant, cost-effective condition
• Support cost-reduction initiatives across transportation operations
• Supervise driver activities and maintain safe driving practices
• Collaborate with drivers to develop training workshops
• Ensure accuracy of transportation operations documentation

Skills

Leadership

Transportation supervision

Decision making

Interpersonal communication

Excel proficiency

Team coaching

Budget awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years supervisory trucking experience

Tools

Prospero

One Network

CAMS

XATA

WMS integration

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to lead dispatchers and drivers within our distribution center operations. You will ensure safety, schedule coverage, and compliance while driving efficiency and cost controls.

The role requires 3+ years of trucking supervision, familiarity with OSHA/DOT regulations, and experience with TMS solutions such as Prospero, One Network, CAMS, and XATA. Excel proficiency is essential.