Transportation Team Lead - Grow People & Ops Excellence

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Salisbury, NC. You will lead a team to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient product flow through the distribution center, partnering with Operations and cross-functional teams to meet goals.

You’ll develop talent, implement process improvements, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Prior experience supervising or leading teams (preferred).
• Certified on powered industrial equipment, where applicable.
• Familiarity with distribution center operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities for the assigned department.
• Develop talent through hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching.
• Drive operational excellence with cross-functional teams across Receiving, Shipping, Transportation, and Inventory Management.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust resources to meet production demands.
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Lead department meetings and coordinate with other departments to minimize disruptions.
• Identify waste and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

Ahold Delhaize Distribution & Transportation is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Salisbury, NC. You will lead a team to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient product flow through the distribution center, partnering with Operations and cross-functional teams to meet goals.

You’ll develop talent, implement process improvements, and drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced logistics environment.