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Overview

Quality Custom Distribution is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to work at our Roseville Facility in Minnesota.

Job Functions

+ 615AM Start time

+ 4-day work week 3 days off (Must be able to work a weekend day)

+ Must be able to work holidays

+ Weekly pay

+ Benefits

+ Career advancement opportunities.

Competitive Salary ($68K - 75K Yearly)

Job Duties

+ Understand DOT rules and regulations

+ Great Communication skills are a plus

+ Knowledge working with CDL A Drivers

+ Use of Warehouse Management Systems to monitor, replenish, inventory, loading and dispatching routes. Transportation Systems, Samsara, Coretemp, Coretex 360

+ Strong leadership skills are a plus

+ Strong work ethic, positive attitude are key

What are we looking for in a strong Transportation Supervisor?

Good leadership skills, personable/good communication skills, strong relationship builder, multi-tasker, coach, fair and consistent management style, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), ability to use various platforms for information management (handheld scanners, phones, electronic log devices, etc.). Experience with Omnitracs and/or Samsara a plus.

+ Experience using Warehouse management systems

+ have the ability to coach, train, and handle day to day disputes

+ Be punctual, on time, and understand and align with our creed and values

+ No employment gaps with-in the last year and have 5 years of recent employment history.

+ Food distribution or similar distribution Supervisor experience preferred.

+ CDL A license a plus but not required.

+ Excel savvy and systems savvy experience preferred.

JOB SUMMARY: Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of on-time reports, delivery reliability, off-load rate, and manpower needs. (25%)

+ Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc. (20%)

+ Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance provider for service and repair. (15%)

+ Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment. (20%)

+ Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required. (10%)

+ Updates routing programs (XATA, CADEC) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met. (10%)

+ Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONIBILITY

Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversees operations with significant impact on GSF customer relations.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

+ Budget

+ Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability

+ Customer and vendor relationships

+ DOT compliance

+ Teamwork within the department and across departments

+ Customer satisfaction

+ Safety of employees

+ Safety of facility and transportation equipment

+ AIB rating

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

+ DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J)

+ Labor contracts and labor union environment (J)

+ On-board computer systems (J)

+ Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J)

+ Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (B)

+ Project management concepts and techniques (B)

+ Budgetary concepts and procedures (B)

+ PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (B)

+ Scheduling and routing (B)

+ Computer-based routing systems (B)

+ Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B)

+ Regional geography and customer locations (B)

Skill and ability to:

+ Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees

+ Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues

+ Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment

+ Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions

+ Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports

+ Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service

+ Travel via airplane and drive an automobile

+ Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LocationUS-MN-Roseville

Job ID 2025-21339

Category Transportation