Transportation Supervisor III

• Location 130 Eastern Ave,Chelsea, MA, 02150,United States
• Base Pay $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Transportation
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Manage Others Yes

The Transportation Supervisor III will be responsible for overseeing the overnight transportation operations, including but not limited to, route planning, driver supervision, regulatory compliance and on-time delivery execution.

Working closely with routing, warehouse night operations, and transportation leadership, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for coaching and supporting drivers, dispatching the 3 rd shift and 1 st shift drivers, optimizing delivery routes, managing yard jockeys, monitoring operational KPI’s and ensuring compliance with DOT and company safety standards.

• Plan and execute daily routes as needed to ensure efficient cost-effective and geographically optimized delivery operations.
• Monitor routing performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve route structure, reduce delivery service delays, and increase operational efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with night warehouse operations to ensure routes are properly staged and released for driver dispatch.
• Collaborate with Router to continuously improve route design and delivery performance.
• Communicate and act as a liaison between after hour vendors and 1 st shift.
• Supervise, coach and support local delivery drivers and yard jockeys during overnight operations.
• Conduct driver ride-alongs for training, performance evaluations and safety reinforcements.
• Provide real-time operational support to drivers during routes including issue resolution and customer service concerns.
• Manage driver attendance, scheduling adjustments and operational readiness for dispatch.
• Lead disciplinary action discussions and documentation with direct reports.
• Work with leadership on other actions and projects to support the business.

• Monitor driver scorecard metrics for On-Time Deliveries, Stops Delivered and Duration.
• Monitor driver delivery execution and identify coaching opportunities to improve driver performance and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure drivers operate in full compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies
• Promote safe driving practices, proper lifting techniques and safe equipment usage including, lift gates, pallet jacks, hand trucks and vehicle safety equipment.
• Review post-trip inspections to ensure proper maintenance of trucks.
• Participate in transportation safety initiatives and safety meetings.

• 2-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Maintain an active drivers license and DOT medical card.
• Prior driver, dispatch, routing or transportation supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience using routing software’s and/or transportation management systems preferred.
• Proven leadership skills to guide and support a team effectively.
• Solid understanding of business functions and job responsibilities.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills, essential for managing various challenges.
• Ability to make independent decisions in line with company policies and procedures, ensuring timely and consistent application.
• Ability to multitask and work independently while contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Proficiency in English is required;
  Spanish is a plus
• Ability to lift over 50lbs and stand and maintain active for long periods of time without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer warehouse environment.

Baldor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.…