Driver Supervisor - DOT

Ben E. Keith Company•Alachua, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise. The Driver Supervisor DOT will directly manage the daily delivery process in accordance with company policies and procedures to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to Ben E. Keith customers. The Driver Supervisor DOT reports to the Transportation Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge of customer service principles; including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
Ability to understand and enforce regulatory guidelines and to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint to write reports, correspondence and communications and effectively present information to employees in a written or verbal format is preferred
Manage employee turn-over by maintaining or improving employee morale, and identifying and correcting obstacles
Ability to travel overnight when needed
3 – 5 years of related experience; including at least one year of management experience is required
Knowledge of DOT guidelines and related regulatory guidelines required
Valid Arkansas Class A CDL required; with no more than one moving violation in the past 3 years
Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint to write reports, correspondence and communications and effectively present information to employees in a written or verbal format

Responsibilities

Primary accountability for specific functions and results
Collaborate with peer supervisors to manage daily routes and activities of transportation personnel
Enforce transportation policies and procedures to maintain equipment performance and ensure compliance of BEK safety and transportation guidelines
Manage delivery operations to ensure complete customer satisfaction with internal and external customers
Perform daily administrative tasks to ensure the timely reporting of work activities, personnel time, expenditures and verify the efficient shipping and delivery of products
Train new employees and guide current employees regarding routes, product delivery, completion of paperwork, and compliance with all safety requirements; and perform employee evaluations or disciplinary actions as needed
Perform timely investigation and reporting of all accidents, injuries and incidents to appropriate personnel
Represent Ben E. Keith Company with professionalism, a positive attitude and professional dress code