Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Join Loffredo Fresh Foods as a Transportation Supervisor based out of our Des Moines Branch. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 5 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer's needs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading people, and can confidently balance day-to-day transportation operations with problem-solving and team support. You'll play a key role in keeping deliveries running efficiently while helping develop and support our driver team.

Pay: $65,000 - $70,000

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• Start Time: 5 AM

What you'll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program

What We're Looking For:

• Class A or B CDL license preferred
• 1–2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Someone who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support the transportation team on daily operations
• Maintain and update truck maintenance records and tracking spreadsheets
• Monitor shuttle truck arrivals and departures
• Schedule pickups and coordinate transportation logistics
• Work directly with drivers on runbacks and route support
• Review and manage trip reports and transportation documentation
• Assist with driver onboarding and training
• Support hiring efforts for transportation team members
• Serve as backup support for routing operations when needed
• Step into delivery routes as operational needs arise