What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Driver Supervisor position at Silver Star Protection Group?
Location: Based out of Springfield, IL | Travel Required
Schedule: Flexible / Varies weekly based on business needs (includes evenings/weekends as needed)
Status: Full-Time
Who is Silver Star
Silver Star Protection Group (SSPG), established in 2014, is a security firm headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including physical security, security system integration, consultation, and secure transport. We cater to various industries such as cannabis, commercial real estate, construction, data centers, and more. Our leadership team comprises professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, military, and business sectors. Silver Star Protection Group is dedicated to delivering customized security solutions to meet diverse client needs.
Job description:
Schedule: Rotating shifts (early morning to late evening) weekday availability
We’re hiring an Logistic Supervisor to lead daily logistics operations across Illinois. This role is part dispatcher, part people leader, and part problem-solver—you’ll own real-time delivery execution, ensure strict compliance, and develop a high-performing team of drivers.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments where plans change hourly—and you’re the person others rely on to keep things running—this role is built for you.
Duties
- Oversee live delivery operations, monitoring drivers and routes in real time.
- Activate contingency plans when coverage gaps occur.
- Coach, support, and hold drivers accountable for performance and attendance.
- Oversee proper use of systems.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation across all deliveries and team activity.
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance, repairs, and cleanliness.
- Improve delivery success rates and customer experience.
Qualification
- Experience in logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, or transportation
- Proven ability to manage frontline teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
- High attention to detail, especially in regulated or compliance-heavy settings
- Strong communication skills written and verbal
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life – 60 Days
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – 90 Days
- Chicago Employees Only: SSPG follows Chicago Paid and Sick leave ordinance
- Weekly pay on Fridays
- Referral bonus
- Compensation:
Work Authorization
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Silver Star Protection Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Transportation management experience do you have?
- Briefly outline your experience supervising transport teams and why you feel you are the best candidate.
License/Certification:
- Active PERC (Preferred)
- valid Drivers License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000