What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at gourmet FOODS?
Description
Job Overview
We are looking for a Transportation Supervisor to join our Transportation Team! This position oversees daily transportation operations, including routing, driver support, fleet utilization, and regulatory compliance. The Transportation Supervisor works closely with drivers, warehouse operations, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem solver, and leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:
Gourmet Foods' benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, an opportunity to grow within the Company, an Employee Discount, and a Referral Bonus.
Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Overview
We are looking for a Transportation Supervisor to join our Transportation Team! This position oversees daily transportation operations, including routing, driver support, fleet utilization, and regulatory compliance. The Transportation Supervisor works closely with drivers, warehouse operations, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of products to customers and distribution centers.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem solver, and leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
What does your day look like? Some of your duties may include:
- Oversee daily routing, vehicle assignments, and driver communications
- Coordinate outbound deliveries and logistics activities to customers and distribution centers
- Monitor transportation operations to ensure on-time delivery performance
- Maintain DOT records and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations
- Promote and enforce transportation safety programs and best practices
- Support driver coaching, training, and performance management initiatives
- Investigate and resolve delivery, routing, and service issues
- Collaborate with Warehouse, Customer Service, and Operations teams to support business objectives
- Monitor fleet utilization and assist with vehicle maintenance coordination
- Analyze transportation performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
- Maintain accurate transportation records, reports, and documentatio
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of transportation operations, routing, and logistics processes
- Understanding of DOT regulations and transportation compliance requirements
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of local and national geography and transportation networks
- Ability to solve problems and make sound operational decisions
- Ability to work collaboratively with drivers, operations teams, and customers
- Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business and operational needs.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Five years of transportation, logistics, fleet, or commercial driving experience
- Experience using transportation management systems (TMS)
- Experience with forecasting, reporting, and transportation analytics
- Fleet maintenance knowledge or experience
- Career Growth: College tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Learning Culture: Work with evolving transportation technology, logistics systems, and innovative product lines.
- Team Environment: Join a team that supports collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Meaningful Impact: Play a critical role in ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time
Gourmet Foods' benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, an opportunity to grow within the Company, an Employee Discount, and a Referral Bonus.
Bonus, Incentives & Company-Provided Resources
- Competitive compensation
- Company-provided computer, phone, and tools necessary to perform the role
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.