Nutrition Services: Asst Supv., Warehouse & Deliver (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
The Assistant Supervisor - Warehouse & Delivery assists the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery with operating, coordinating, and implementing the transportation of food and supplies for Nutrition Services. The role supports daily school deliveries, catering and field-trip deliveries, route planning, driver training and safety, vehicle maintenance and replacement planning, and technology support for delivery staff. The position works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery and interacts with district personnel, customers, vendors, and colleagues. The employee must maintain regular attendance, work assigned and scheduled hours unless approved leave is granted, and obtain prior approval for deviations from assigned hours. Professional dress and appearance are expected. Travel between schools and the central office, and occasional travel outside the district, is required. The work takes place in standard school and production-kitchen environments and involves computer work, fine-finger manipulation, keyboarding, and a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in food service, including three years in a transportation position, or commensurate formal education.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office; skills will be determined and validated by testing.
- Experience with route development.
- Maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License throughout employment.
- Complete the FSB class within six months of hire.
- Ability to use assigned equipment and comply with WPS equipment-use guidelines; the role may require using iPads and basic office equipment.
- Effective organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
- Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, adapt to short-notice assignment changes, maintain composure, and work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and leader and to establish cooperative working relationships in a diverse workplace.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with people inside and outside the organization, including communicating with a supervisor when their discretion is needed.
- Professionalism, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with personnel, students, customers, vendors, and other departments.
- Ability to drive to schools and other district buildings.
- Attention to detail and knowledge of materials and procedures used in the work area.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Fine-finger manipulation and keyboarding for computer work.
- Regular attendance and a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain professional dress and appearance.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery in overseeing daily deliveries to schools.
- Coordinate catering and field-trip deliveries, as well as hot shots and call backs as needed.
- Coach drivers as needed, ensure staff complete pre-trip inspections, and ensure delivery timelines are current and met.
- Assume responsibility for the maintenance and care of delivery vehicles, identify equipment needs, and schedule maintenance.
- Assist the technician in providing leadership to the work group and train delivery personnel.
- Implement and maintain safe work practices for drivers and conduct safety training.
- Support driver staff with technology, including training on catering and field-trip software, demonstrating route software to new staff, and assisting personnel with route software.
- Use district GPS software to monitor route efficiency and maintain digital maintenance records.
- Develop routes for the school year and summer programs using school lunch schedules, input from Nutrition Services School Supervision staff, and the summer master schedule.
- Optimize routes to improve efficiency and minimize costs.
- Develop a long-term vehicle replacement solution and work with off-site vendors on repairs and maintenance.
- Work with the Supervisor of Warehouse and Delivery to identify vehicles for replacement based on repair costs or mileage assessments.
- Participate in Nutrition Services in-service planning and conduct orientation for new hires as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor, School Nutrition Programs, or the Director of Nutrition Services.
- Travel between schools and the central office, and occasionally outside the district, as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
