Delivery Supervisor

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is one of the Ocean State’s largest distributor of wine and a leader in the spirits category. Operating since 1985, the organization provides customers with best‑in‑class service and sales support.

Monday – Friday

• Lead and supervise a team of CDL and Non‑CDL delivery drivers.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, ELD, and Hours of Service regulations.
• Conduct driver coaching, ride‑alongs, performance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Analyze routing efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce miles, labor, and transportation costs.
• Oversee external maintenance providers of the company‑owned delivery fleet to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and available to meet operational demands.
• Manage labor scheduling, overtime, and staffing levels to meet operational demands.
• Ensure vehicle inspections, equipment utilization, and maintenance issues are addressed.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and customer service incidents while implementing corrective actions.
• Lead pre‑shift meetings emphasizing safety, customer service, and operational priorities.
• Review transportation KPIs, including:
  • On‑time delivery
  • PM Compliance
  • Delivery accuracy
  • DVIR Compliance
  • DOT compliance
  • Accident frequency
  • Driver productivity
  • Cost per stop
  • Cases per mile
  • Route efficiency

• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop the delivery team.
• Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach employees to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Foster collaboration across office, operations, warehouse, and sales teams.
• Recognize employee achievements while addressing performance issues promptly.

• 5+ Years of transportation experience.
• Experience managing a company‑owned commercial fleet, including preventive maintenance programs, vehicle repairs, regulatory compliance, and asset utilization.
• Working knowledge of fleet maintenance best practices, commercial vehicle systems, and DOT inspection and maintenance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial performance data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Worker Sub‑Type:
Regular Time;
Type:
Full time.