What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor, Ohio position at Latitude 36 Foods?
The Role: Transportation Supervisor
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Job Location: West Chester/Fairfield, Ohio
On-site, 1st shift
Compensation & Benefits: Free Medical, Dental, Vision for employees up to a 4% 401k match.
Reports to: Logistics Director
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Transportation Supervisor to join our Logistics team! The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and improving the transportation operations across our Ohio facilities. This role manages daily routing, driver supervision, fleet utilization, and transportation cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations, optimize operational performance, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
Qualifications & Experience
• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a refrigerated distribution environment preferred.
• Understanding of distribution, shipping, and receiving processes preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT Hours of Service regulations, FMCSA regulations, and Class A CDL requirements preferred.
• Valid CDL with a clean driving record and current Medical Card is preferred.
Soft Skills & Competencies
• Communication – Verbal and written clarity, active listening, and the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of Management.
• Collaboration / Teamwork – Works well in group settings, contributes positively, and respects diverse perspectives.
• Adaptability – Comfortable with change, open to feedback, and flexible in dynamic environments.
• Problem-Solving – Able to analyze issues, think critically, and propose effective solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and manages workload efficiently.
• Conflict Resolution – Navigates disagreements constructively and maintains professionalism.
• Resilience – Maintains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments.
What Your Responsibilities Will Be
As a Transportation Supervisor your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise drivers through strong leadership and communication; foster teamwork across Operations and other L36 departments.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices; conduct regular safety checks and coaching.
• Review driver routes to ensure profitability, productivity, and accuracy; maintain daily logs and reports.
• Negotiate competitive rates with third-party carriers and maintain detailed cost records (demurrage, layovers, day rates, overtime, etc.).
• Review and approve transportation invoices with accuracy.
• Partner with Accounting to streamline billing processes.
• Monitor load temperatures to ensure product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all federal and state transportation regulations.
• Review CSA records and implement corrective actions to improve safety compliance.
• Lead accident and injury investigations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely transportation documentation and databases.
• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives within transportation operations.
• Coach team members and address performance gaps.
• Provide feedback to drivers based on observations and ride-alongs.
• Assist with and provide backup support for payroll processing for the Logistics team as needed.
• Communicate delivery issues with Customer Service.
• Oversee transportation operations and team performance across the Fairfield and West Chester, Ohio facilities.
• Work flexible shifts based on business needs.
• All other assignments, responsibilities, and projects assigned by management.
Physical Requirements/Environment
• While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.