Transportation Supervisor

Job Details

Job Location:

Native Maine - Westbrook, ME 04092

Position Type:
Full Time

The Transportation Supervisor directs, develops, and implements overall operational strategies of the Transportation department. These strategies include but are not limited to safety, compliance (both equipment and D.O.T), equipment, and staff (including hiring, training and evaluation). This is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with Customer deliveries and backhauls. This position reports to the Transportation Manager.

• Ensure that Transportation staff is effectively managing the day-to-day delivery activities, including but not limited to Delivery Associates adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service
• Prepare work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed
• Coordinate required repairs with proper departments as necessary, oversee the proper selection, purchase, and utilization of company assets in support of the delivery department in cooperation with Fleet Manager.
• Observe the effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established sales/customer satisfaction goals are met
• Suggest efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assist with the implementation of delivery changes
• Monitor the utilization of delivery services by reviewing the coordination of backhaul functions and other routing/scheduling activities to increase the profitability of all delivery services
• Communicate with Sales Management to collectively resolve any customer or delivery issues
• Preserve employee relations through regular department and pre-shift meetings, maintain on-going interaction with delivery staff.
• Keep open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures
• Submit and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
• Interpret, train and consistently enforce company policies and procedures
• Coordinate efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections
• Manage functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn company and outside system skills along with Microsoft office
• Ability to prioritize and manage demand and change
• Valid Drivers license
• Fluency in written and spoke English
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to safely operate up to a 26 foot box truck
• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving

Native Maine Produce is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Produce One and its affiliated companies, including Native Maine Produce, do not sponsor employment-based visas or other employment authorization programs. Applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship as a condition of employment.