Transportation Supervisor (Hands on w/ occasional driving)

PACIFIC COAST FRESH COMPANY•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1977, Pacific Coast Fresh Company has been a key player in the Pacific Northwest food scene. What started as a family-run produce business has grown into one of the region’s top independent food distributors—delivering everything from farm-fresh produce to dairy, proteins, and specialty goods across the Northwest and into Canada. We’re more than just a distribution company—we’re a community. Built on the values of Service, Quality, Integrity, Purposeful Growth, Sustainability, and Family, we’re committed to doing good work with good people. We’re currently seeking a Transportation Supervisor to support the day-to-day operations of our Kent-based transportation department. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help coordinate driver schedules, perform driver responsibilities in a pinch, maintain operational efficiency, reinforce a strong safety culture, and support overall performance. If you're organized, solutions-oriented, and ready to lead a team that helps feed communities every day, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

At least 3 years of transportation or logistics experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Class A CDL strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead, coach, and build trust with a diverse team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A team-first mindset with the ability to balance daily operations with long-term strategy
Comfort with data analysis, performance metrics, and reporting to drive process improvements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to quickly learn logistics and routing software
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Transportation Manager in all areas of daily operations including driver, route, and asset management
Schedule drivers and manage on-call staffing to meet business needs
Recommend staffing changes or adjustments based on workload demands
Participate in hiring and onboarding new drivers and team members
Promote and model PCF values through day-to-day leadership
Foster a culture of safety and accountability across the department
Prepare and maintain key reporting on department performance, including on-time delivery, MPG, productivity, and safety
Support department and company KPIs by using data to drive decisions and improvements
Attend and contribute to team meetings, safety trainings, and performance reviews
Act as a backup Driver as needed