Transportation Supervisor

MEET UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving food service operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional food service chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service.

Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.

As Transportation Supervisor in Northfield, you'll keep our delivery operation running smooth, safe, and DOT‐ready—customers get what they need, when they need it.

• Lead and coach delivery drivers; set performance benchmarks and complete annual reviews
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and road tests for driver candidates
• Partner with Logistics on routing and daily driver scheduling to hit service expectations
• Audit driver files and DOT/ULF documentation; ensure accurate completion and retention
• Review operational reports (daily/weekly/monthly) to track performance and adjust headcount
• Address driver concerns, customer issues, and corrective action with HR as needed
• Promote safe work practices and implement process improvements that help drivers succeed

• 3+ years in transportation/logistics; prior supervision preferred
• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations and practical application
• Experience with routing and scheduling in a daily food delivery environment
• Microsoft Office; excellent organization, communication, and self‑direction
• Valid Class A CDL preferred

You’ll start by checking staffing and the day’s delivery plan, then touch base with Logistics and the warehouse to keep timing tight. Throughout the day you’ll bounce between quick driver check‑ins, paperwork spot‑checks, and coaching moments that keep safety and service on track. When a curveball hits—weather, call‑ins, a customer concern—you’ll triage calmly, document cleanly, and keep things moving. Most days are daytime, with the occasional overnight depending on coverage.

You’ll wrap up by scanning key reports and lining up tomorrow’s needs so the team is ready to roll.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive salary ($80,000)
• Paid Time Off

• Typical office environment with desks, chairs, computer equipment/monitors, overhead shelves & filing cabinets. Sitting/Standing at workstation 50% of the time; standing/Walking away from workstation 50% of time; frequent telephone and face to face interaction; work includes walking through noisy warehouse environment. Work may include driving tractor trailer and delivering product. Schedule may vary; must be available to work weekends and holidays with little notice.
  
  Travel up to 25% of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong Work Ethic – We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of character.
• Positive Attitude – We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well‑adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
• Integrity – We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our actions.
• Team Work – We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
• Professional Appearance – We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
• Respectful Interaction – We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

If you like solving problems and keeping a team moving in the right direction, apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, MVR, pre‑employment lift evaluations, and pre‑employment DOT drug screening prior to their employment start date. All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and MVR and a negative result on a pre‑employment lift evaluation and DOT drug screen. Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.