Transportation Supervisor

Upper Lakes Foods•Northfield, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Transportation Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring our delivery operations run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with DOT regulations. You'll lead a team of professional drivers, support daily logistics operations, and help deliver the outstanding service our customers depend on every day.

Requirements

3+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience, with prior leadership experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and experience applying them in a transportation environment.
Experience with route planning, driver scheduling, and fleet operations in a fast-paced delivery environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop delivery drivers through performance management, mentoring, and annual evaluations.
Support driver recruitment efforts, including interviewing, onboarding, training, and conducting road tests.
Collaborate with the Logistics team to optimize routing and manage daily driver schedules to meet customer service expectations.
Maintain and audit driver qualification files and DOT compliance records, ensuring accuracy and proper retention.
Analyze operational reports and key performance metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support staffing needs.
Address driver and customer concerns in a timely and professional manner, partnering with HR on corrective action when necessary.
Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the transportation team.