Routing Supervisor

Location: Byron Center

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life  A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e commerce retailers, U S  military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick and mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now

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* Location:

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* 850 76th Street S W    Byron Center, Michigan 49315

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* Position Summary:

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* This role is responsible to supervise the day to day transportation department activities within assigned area s  such as dispatching, routing, product/equipment security, equipment maintenance, etc  Assigns work to transportation associates and ensures productivity, safe work environment and efficient operations; and trains associates as necessary

** Here's what you'll do:*
* + Supervise the day to day transportation department activities within assigned area s  such as dispatching, routing, product/equipment security, equipment maintenance, etc

+ Work with cross functional departments as it relates to the transportation/supply chain operations and ensure prompt and timely resolution of any issues

+ Assign and update driver schedules and coordinate delivery changes through routing and scheduling software system s  or work with dispatchers/route analysts to coordinate day to day scheduling of associates based on resources, volume, etc ; maximize resources and ensure most efficient routes for assigned area s  to include customer deliveries and backhauls

+ Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely and accurate manner

+ Oversee the review of on board computers and log reports to ensure/maximize performance of the assigned fleet

+ Monitor driver schedules to include DOT hours, breaks, idle times, additional stops, total hours, etc

+ Work with Fleet Safety/Compliance team to monitor Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  FMCSA  Compliance, Safety and Accountability  CSA  and Department of Transportation  DOT  compliance  i e , DOT physical re certifications, driver license renewals, random drug screening  and communicate information to drivers in a timely manner to ensure compliance

+ Assist Transportation and/or Safety Manager with arranging and conducting safety meetings to reinforce compliance and address concerns/issues

+ Oversee, review and/or approve driver incoming paperwork, driver logs and files, hours reporting, submission of driver payroll, and other transportation related activities accordingly; recommend changes as necessary and provide training to team on changes in processes and procedures

+ Maintain transportation related reporting and monitor department KPI metrics; analyze metrics results and customer delivery schedules and partner with transportation/logistics, account representatives, warehouse operations, etc  to ensure most efficient, economical and cost effective routes

+ Ensure the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment  This may include, but is not limited to:

+ Ensure compliance with distribution procedures and governmental regulations  i e , DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, safety, sanitation, etc   and promote and reinforce safety and security awareness

+ Oversee and ensure the cleanliness of the work environment

+ Ensure proper maintenance of and report any issues related to equipment

+ Report and/or address any issues or work related injuries, and participate in any investigations as required

+ Coordinate and lead pre shift meetings and ensure timely communication with associates on various topics  i e , transportation/distribution procedures, safety, human resources programs, etc   

+ Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals

+ May be responsible to assist with labor agreement administration, as necessary

+ Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

** Here's what you'll need:*
* + High school graduate or GED  required

+ Three years of combined transportation and/or supply chain operations experience required; must have knowledge/experience within transportation

+ One year of supervisory or lead experience preferred

+ Good written and verbal communication skills

+ Good organization, prioritization, problem solving and decision making skills

+ Must be able to multi task and have good follow through to meet deadlines

+ Must have good leadership and…