Transportation Supervisor

Little Caesars • Phoenix, AZ

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Line Distribution, the in-house distributor for Little Caesars Pizza, is seeking a Transportation Supervisor for its facility in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves assisting in the leadership of the transportation department, managing strategic and day-to-day activities, including schedules, routes, and transportation goals. The supervisor will be responsible for productivity, DOT compliance, safety, and providing high-quality service, as well as managing driver colleagues. The company has been family-owned and operated for over 50 years and is dedicated to leading customized and innovative food service logistics with safety as a top priority.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience within the transportation industry, including managing drivers, routes, fleet maintenance and operating expenses.
• Possess a strong understanding of DOT, FDA, and OSHA, CSA compliance requirements, company policies and all national and state regulations and the ability to enforce them.
• Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes.
• Experience with onboard systems such as PeopleNet and Appian to maximize driver route efficiency.
• Experience in fleet maintenance.
• Ability to work after normal business hours, evenings and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the transportation department in strategic and day-to-day activities.
• Manage schedules and routes.
• Create and manage transportation goals identified in the strategic plan.
• Be responsible for productivity goals and standards, DOT compliance and safety, and provide industry-leading quality service.
• Manage the driver colleagues.
• Assure the most efficient delivery schedule that satisfies customer delivery needs while ensuring the lowest total distribution cost per case.
• Manage the monitoring of driver routes, stops and deliveries and ensure that all required logs are accurate and completed on time.
• Develop maintenance schedules and procedures that ensure high performing vehicles and equipment while maintaining adequate coverage for deliveries.
• Train drivers in procedures.
• Uncover, prioritize and eliminate issues at an operational and tactical level.
• May also conduct driver ride-alongs.

Benefits

• A variety of medical plans to choose from to fit your needs, with prescription coverage
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• 401k plan, with a company match, that colleagues can enroll in immediately, if enrollment criteria is met.
• Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed