TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

GENERAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC•Sacramento, CA

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor leads transportation operations at General Produce’s Sacramento facility, supporting delivery service across Northern and Central California, Western Nevada, Southern Oregon, and export markets. The role supervises routing, dispatch, and drivers while improving productivity, quality, service, efficiency, and cost control. It also oversees employee management, driver scheduling, regulatory compliance, fleet maintenance, and accident investigations. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Requirements

3–5 years of leadership experience in transportation.
Valid California Class A driver license.
Strong management and supervisory skills, including hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.
Skill with transportation telematics such as Samara, WMS, or similar tools such as Xata(net), Peoplenet, and DriveCam.
Proficiency with Windows-based applications and computer research tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Solid knowledge of supply chain management, budgeting, operations management, inventory control, material handling, and customer service.
Innovative thinking to design and implement programs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to travel.
Regularly sit, talk, or hear; frequently stand and walk; and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A proven track record in the produce industry.
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, or related field experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise routing, dispatch, and drivers to meet productivity, quality, and service metrics.
Conduct hiring, training, performance management, and conflict resolution in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Analyze and improve transportation activities, including routes, to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
Assist with fleet accident investigations, contribute to root-cause analysis, and ensure corrective actions and training are implemented.
Schedule drivers weekly, considering whether they hold commercial or noncommercial licenses.
Ensure transportation operations comply with applicable requirements, including FMCSA, DOT, CARB, IFTA, IRP, UCR, and BIT regulations.
Ensure proper maintenance of trucks, tractors, trailers, and other equipment.