Transportation Supervisor

Republic National Distributing Company•Romeoville, IL

About The Position

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.SummaryRNDC is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and professional Transportation Supervisor to join our growing Operations team. The Transportation Supervisor Directs and coordinates operational activities of delivery equipment and personnel by performing the following duties. In this role, you will Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. May have responsibility to recommend performance management actions including but not limited to selection and hiring, transferring and discharging, the assignment of work, the receipt of rewards or progressive discipline. Supervises all aspects of the product delivery operation and customer relations. Oversee the routing of delivery trucks using the computerized Roadnet routing system and assigns all drivers and driver helpers to each route each day. Updates, review and sets delivery routes through out the day using the GreenMile driver tracking software. Monitor driving performance per driver using the Geotab telematics software. Rides with drivers to observe work habits and identify areas of needed improvement conducting training when necessary. Trains drivers in the areas of safe driving, proper lifting techniques and company delivery process and procedure and interacts with internal departments and customers to resolve delivery problems as they occur throughout the day. Enforce all company safety and security policies and programs and on occasion may be called upon to run a delivery route as business dictates.

Requirements

Associates degree from a two year college or technical school preferred.
Three or more years related experience, of which two to three years previous transportation and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires a current state driver's license
CDL License
Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) License, as required by the state (i.e. TABC License – Texas)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree
Previous experience in the Wine and Spirits industry
WSET certifications

Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
May have responsibility to recommend performance management actions including but not limited to selection and hiring, transferring and discharging, the assignment of work, the receipt of rewards or progressive discipline.
Supervises all aspects of the product delivery operation and customer relations.
Oversee the routing of delivery trucks using the computerized Roadnet routing system and assigns all drivers and driver helpers to each route each day.
Updates, review and sets delivery routes through out the day using the GreenMile driver tracking software.
Monitor driving performance per driver using the Geotab telematics software.
Rides with drivers to observe work habits and identify areas of needed improvement conducting training when necessary.
Trains drivers in the areas of safe driving, proper lifting techniques and company delivery process and procedure and interacts with internal departments and customers to resolve delivery problems as they occur throughout the day.
Enforce all company safety and security policies and programs and on occasion may be called upon to run a delivery route as business dictates.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off program – work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity and inclusion programs available for all associates