Your Purpose

Oversee day to day transportation operation including supervision of drivers, transportation leads, and dispatchers. This supervisory role also includes creation of delivery routes and schedules, store order processing, and switcher operation.  The supervisor supports the Transportation Manager in other projects as required. The Transportation Supervisor is the third step in the leadership progression in transportation. They should have the capability to become transportation manager.

What You’ll Do

•    Maximize equipment and driver utilization complying with DOT and all other legal regulations. 
•    Confirm daily store route efficiency to maximize cube within regulations.
•    Confirm manpower protocol is followed.
•    Oversee the switcher operation to minimize warehouse wait times and to maintain optimal switcher performance standards.
•    Communicate with stores, warehouses, vendors, logistics, and others to ensure world class customer service and efficient transportation operations.
•    Timely processing of vacation sheets, driver delays, driver payroll, and periodic reporting.
•    Know company policy, procedures, and standards to make sure they are being followed by all transportation associates. Take corrective action when necessary. This action may require coaching. 
•    Know transportation systems, Prospero, Samsura, MDS, TMT, and Gas Boy.  Use of this data is required for a transportation supervisor.
•    Ability to Present in Quarterly Driver Meeting.
•    Develop an ability to foresee issues in transportation and distribution operations to prevent them from occurring.
 

Supporting Leadership Through the 5 Es

As a leader, you are expected to model and reinforce our leadership expectations through the 5Es Leadership Framework – serving as both an example and a multiplier of leadership impact across teams and functions:
o    Envision: Craft a bold, strategic vision that aligns with the company’s direction. Communicate clearly and consistently to ensure every team understands the “why” behind the work and feels connected to the bigger picture.
o    Energize: Cultivate a high-energy, resilient environment where passion, recognition, and urgency fuel momentum. Drive engagement across levels by being visible, present, and inspiring in your leadership.
o    Enroll: Build alignment and commitment by involving others early and often. Create clarity around change, communicate transparently, and ensure all stakeholders feel heard, valued, and empowered to act.
o    Enable: Break down barriers, advocate for necessary resources, and build capability across your teams. Champion development, empower decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous learning and ownership.
o    Execute: Deliver results that matter. Turn strategy into action with prevision and agility, ensure accountability, and continuously improve outcomes through clear priorities, strong follow-through, and data-driven decisions.