Supervisor - Transportation

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Oklahoma City, OK

20d

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor leads day-to-day transportation operations within a distribution center to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient product delivery. The role supervises drivers, manages fleet readiness, and coordinates daily execution to meet operational goals while maintaining regulatory compliance and high service standards. It also supports the Transportation Manager with fleet oversight and supports additional initiatives and operational needs as directed by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Familiarity with hazardous materials transportation regulations, North American Standard Out of Service (OOS) criteria, and electronic logging devices (ELDs).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong knowledge of transportation operations, routing, and delivery schedules.
Ability to supervise daily operations and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a distribution center.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to new systems, tools, and operational processes.
Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining accountability for team performance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in fleet or transportation operations.
Experience working in a distribution center environment.
Experience with routing, delivery scheduling, or fleet coordination.
Experience with AS400 or similar systems.
Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily transportation operations, including routing, departures, deliveries, and driver execution.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workload distribution to support efficient operations and on-time delivery.
Lead transportation team members through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
Set expectations, monitor performance, and provide feedback to promote team effectiveness and accountability.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including FMCSR, hazardous materials requirements, and ELD usage, as well as federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
Assist the Transportation Manager with fleet readiness, maintenance, inspections, and service schedules.
Identify and address safety risks, conduct safety meetings, and promote a strong safety culture.
Monitor daily departures and develop plans to meet scheduled delivery timelines.
Coordinate special deliveries and pickups with other departments.
Communicate driver staffing and fleet requirements to ensure adequate coverage and capacity.
Maintain and submit accurate fleet performance, compliance, and operational reports.
Track and report KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency, service levels, and operational consistency.
Maintain strong communication with transportation team members and foster a positive, professional work environment.
Provide ongoing support to team members to clarify expectations and align work with company goals.
Support additional initiatives and operational needs as directed by leadership.