Delivery Supervisor

Crown Distributors LLC•Topeka, KS

9d•$61,500 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Distributors, a family-owned beverage distributor serving Northeast Kansas, is hiring a Delivery Supervisor to lead Delivery Drivers and Delivery Trainees from its Topeka facility. This hands-on leadership role runs daily dispatch, includes regular driver ride-alongs and coaching, and may require covering a delivery route when needed. The supervisor helps ensure trucks are ready to roll and customer accounts receive the correct products safely and on time. The supervisor works with Routing on daily assignments and route changes, and with Fleet & Facilities on maintenance and inspection follow-up. The role also involves resolving route issues and customer escalations, reporting results to the Delivery Manager, and partnering with the Delivery Manager and HR on hiring, coaching, and corrective action. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, in Topeka, Kansas. Pay is listed as $61,500–$70,000 per year in the description and $61,000–$70,000 per year in the rewards section.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Valid Class A CDL, current DOT medical card, and a clean driving record.
At least 1–2 years of experience as a lead driver, delivery supervisor, military team lead, or equivalent leadership experience.
Comfort learning route-planning and telematics software; training is provided.
Ability to lift 30-pound cases repetitively and regularly handle kegs weighing up to 160 pounds when supporting drivers.
Must successfully complete applicable background screenings, a post-offer physical examination, and drug screening consistent with company policy and applicable law.

Nice To Haves

DSD or beverage distribution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Run daily dispatch and lead Delivery Drivers and Delivery Trainees to make on-time, accurate, and safe deliveries.
Ride with drivers regularly, review safety events, and coach them to the standard.
Coordinate daily route assignments with Routing and reroute for weather, absences, and last-minute customer requests.
Run a delivery route when coverage is needed.
Coordinate with Fleet & Facilities on maintenance and inspection follow-up so trucks are ready to operate.
Close out route issues and customer escalations with each driver, and report results to the Delivery Manager.
Partner with the Delivery Manager and HR on hiring, coaching, and corrective action for the team.
Own same-day customer escalations and work with the sales team on account needs.