Transportation Supervisor

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Sheboygan, WI

11d

About The Position

The Driver/Dispatch Supervisor executes the transportation department’s daily operational plans and provides direction and support to transportation team members. The supervisor coordinates with warehouse shipping and receiving, safety, customer service, maintenance, and routing to address operational issues. The role also promotes proper work behaviors and procedures to support a safe workplace.

The supervisor leads a team of drivers, tracks key performance metrics, coaches employees, addresses performance and behavior issues according to company guidelines, and maintains team morale. The position manages controllable costs, including hourly and supplemental labor, fuel economy, and equipment repair and maintenance. It also monitors yard operations, supports yard organization and trailer utilization, and ensures safety practices are followed.

The supervisor conducts routine observations and audits to confirm drivers complete pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and perform assignments safely, on time, and efficiently. The role supports payroll functions as directed by the Transportation Manager and assists the Safety Specialist with Driver Qualification files, driver log accuracy, and the company’s drug and alcohol testing protocol. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
• Two to five years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations and OSHA.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• General computing ability.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational plans set by the transportation department and support transportation team members.
• Coordinate with warehouse shipping and receiving, safety, customer service, maintenance, and routing to resolve operational issues.
• Promote proper work behaviors and procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Lead drivers toward optimal performance by tracking key metrics, coaching through performance issues, providing behavior-modification counseling per company guidelines, and maintaining morale.
• Manage controllable costs, including hourly labor, supplemental labor, fuel economy, and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Monitor yard operations to align with warehouse needs and ensure yard jockeys follow best practices for yard organization and trailer utilization, as well as company safety guidelines.
• Conduct routine observations and audits to ensure drivers complete pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and assignments safely, on time, and efficiently.
• Support payroll responsibilities and functions as directed by the Transportation Manager.
• Assist the Safety Specialist with Driver Qualification files, driver log accuracy, and execution of the company’s drug and alcohol testing protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED