Transportation Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor – Charlotte, NC

You’ll lead a fast‑paced transportation team that keeps critical deliveries running smoothly and safely. This isn’t just about moving products – it’s about people, performance, and precision. If you're a logistics leader who knows how to motivate teams, resolve issues on the fly, and keep things rolling no matter what, you’re in the right place.

Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of Golden State Foods (GSF), is a custom last‑mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants across the United States, providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers. The QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year.

• Plan, implement, and monitor day‑to‑day transportation operations, including analysis of on‑time reports, delivery reliability, off‑load rate, and manpower needs.
• Review and schedule daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs within contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc.
• Resolve equipment failures or breakdowns, providing advice and assistance to drivers, and submitting appropriate reports to leasing/maintenance providers for service and repair.
• Motivate employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment.
• Supervise employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required.
• Update routing programs (XATA, CADEC) daily, including review of drivers’ on‑board computer reports to ensure goals for efficiency and timeliness are met.
• Perform other related and assigned duties as necessary.

• 3+ years of transportation or food distribution experience, including supervisory roles.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, routing software, and logistics reporting.
• Strong leadership and conflict‑resolution skills—you know how to lead through complexity.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, drivers, and external partners.
• Experience working in temperature‑controlled warehouse environments—dry, chill, and freezer zones.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required); management or operations‑related fields a plus.
• Experience working in unionized environments strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in a 24/7 operation.

• Full‑time, on‑site supervisory role in a temperature‑controlled warehouse.
• Shift starts at 6 pm, 4‑day work week.
• Supports a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Leads a large‑scale transportation team focused on safety, reliability, and service.

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Weekly pay (every Friday).
• Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days.
• 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more.
• Company‑provided uniforms and work shoes.

We’re not just in the business of distribution – we’re in the business of development. More than 67% of our team has been with us for 3+ years, and that’s no accident. We recognize hustle, reward consistency, and promote from within. When you show up and put in the work, we’ve got your back. And when you’re ready to lead, we’re ready to support.

Our people‑first culture is grounded in simple values: treat others the way you want to be treated, hold yourself to a high standard, and always do the right thing. We believe in shared success—because when our people thrive, our customers do too.

We also believe in diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive, be respected, supported, and empowered. Diversity, in every form, strengthens our teams and our communities.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. QCD values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.