<span>Transportation Supervisor</span>

SpartanNash - Byron Center, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Byron Center, MI

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the transportation department, ensuring efficient dispatching, routing, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves managing a team of transportation associates, coordinating schedules, and addressing customer concerns to maintain a high level of service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day transportation department activities including dispatching, routing, and equipment maintenance.
• Work with cross-functional departments to resolve transportation and supply chain issues promptly.
• Assign and update driver schedules, coordinating delivery changes through routing and scheduling software.
• Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Review on-board computers and log reports to maximize fleet performance.
• Monitor driver schedules for compliance with DOT regulations and communicate necessary information to drivers.
• Assist in arranging and conducting safety meetings to reinforce compliance and address concerns.
• Oversee driver paperwork, logs, and payroll submissions, providing training on process changes as needed.
• Maintain transportation reporting and monitor department KPI metrics, analyzing results to ensure efficient routes.
• Ensure health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Three years of combined transportation and/or supply chain operations experience required.
• One year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Good leadership and training skills; ability to work with all levels of management and associates.
• Knowledge of FMCSA/CSA compliance, DOT requirements, and dispatching activities.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Cadec and dispatch software (CAMS, etc.) and/or routing software (JDA).
• Ability to work flexible hours and be on call during evenings or weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to diversity in the workforce