Transportation Supervisor

Lineage•Conklin, NY

18d•$62,353 - $92,900•Onsite

About The Position

Lineage Foodservice Solutions is hiring a Transportation Supervisor at its Darden location in Conklin, New York. The position manages day-to-day transportation operations in partnership with facility operations and leads and develops a team of transportation professionals. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM or until operations are complete, and Saturday from midnight to 9:00 AM. Flexibility is required to support business needs. The supervisor oversees electronic logging device (ELD) performance, supports drivers, helps maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and works with Logistics to establish and optimize routes. The role also supports the Transportation Manager with supervisory responsibilities and completes special projects as assigned. Lineage describes this as an opportunity to develop a career within the company, with the potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes learning, employee development and engagement, respect, and care for team members. Lineage is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected grounds under applicable federal, state, and local law.

Requirements

Associate's degree and at least two years of experience in transportation or a related role, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stay organized and work with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Good computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite, scheduling software, and routing software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of driver safety and DOT compliance requirements.
Ability to motivate and develop employees.
Flexibility to support business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee, evaluate, and ensure ELD performance, working with the ELD Coordinator to resolve issues.
Communicate, review, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and maintain updated logs for driver review.
Resolve driver issues and needs, both on and off the road.
Review backhaul assignments and adjust routing or delivery plans as necessary.
Coordinate time-off requests with appropriate management personnel.
Ensure driver documentation is completed accurately each day.
Collaborate with Logistics to establish and optimize efficient routing.
Review the communication log and address open issues daily.
Analyze driver performance and provide recommendations to appropriate personnel.
Assist the Transportation Manager with supervisory responsibilities, including directing Dispatchers and resolving departmental personnel issues.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Lead and develop a team of transportation professionals.