TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR (AM SHIFT)- OAK CREEK, WI

Compass Group•Oak Creek, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Supervisor (AM Shift) oversees daily truck-loading operations at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin location. The role leads the loading team and works with Transportation, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure outbound trucks are loaded safely, accurately, efficiently, and on schedule, supporting on-time deliveries and customer service. The schedule starts at 4:00 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. The stated pay is $27 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, transportation, logistics, or loading operations.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to load accuracy.
Basic computer skills and experience using operational systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team lead experience.
Experience in food distribution, warehouse, transportation, or route-delivery operations.
Forklift and/or pallet jack experience.
Knowledge of route-based delivery operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily truck-loading activities and assign employees according to workload and route priorities.
Ensure products are properly staged, accurately loaded, and secured for transport.
Verify load accuracy, product quantities, and route assignments before departure.
Identify and resolve loading errors, shortages, damaged product, and staging issues.
Monitor loading progress and ensure routes depart on schedule.
Lead, coach, and develop loading team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Conduct pre-shift meetings about priorities, staffing, productivity, and safety expectations.
Train employees on loading procedures, equipment operation, product handling, and safety standards.
Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe material-handling practices.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe loading environment.
Communicate with drivers, warehouse personnel, and transportation leadership about route readiness and operational issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.