Transportation Supervisor

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit https://www.adusasc.com/.

Position Title:Transportation Supervisor

Position Summary:

To supervise the transportation department including set-up, dispatch, drivers, and scheduling. Special emphasis is placed on problems relating directly to drivers. Direct authority over drivers and dispatch/set up staff. Indirect authority over dispatch supervisor.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning/coordinating the scheduling of deliveries.

• Monitor reports to ensure specific goals regarding speed, idle and RPM are being met by our drivers.

• Monitor the miles per gallon fuel consumption reports to ensure specific goals are being met. Train, coach and

• Counsel driver associates on Progressive Shifting Techniques to improve individual and fleet MPG.

• Handle phone calls and e-mail from retail customers regarding scheduling, load problems, missing products, special orders, dropping trailers, etc.

• Create Driver Schedules.

• Be available to handle problems/questions and help all associates with personal and professional issues.

• Supervise the dispatch function to ensure that proper procedures are being used to ensure fairness to all drivers (to include balancing of hours).

• Work with other supervisors and departments within the facility to maintain production standards set by the company.

• Complete vehicle and industrial accident reports.

• Complete asset inventory as needed. Manage assets daily.

• Participate in the monthly accident review committee meetings as needed.

• Aggressively pursue waste and inefficiencies in their operation.

• Target potential improvements and work with teams to improve working environment and product throughput.

• Act as "change agent" to drive "lean" education and utilization.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with TMS and supporting systems

• Familiarity/experience in a transportation/distribution environment

• Basic understanding of business financial reports and information

• Knowledge of company standard practices

• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

Skills:

• Communication both verbal and written skills

• Leadership skills

• Conflict management skills

Abilities:

• Supervise or manage multiple tasks and shift priorities in fast pace environment

• Communicate and complete required record keeping functions

• Articulate and align associates with department and business goals

• Work needed schedule to perform assigned duties

• Ability to work in a –5 degree to 90+ degree Fahrenheit environment (temperature varies within each (department) for long periods of time

Education:

• High School Education or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 – 3 years distribution warehouse experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,880.00 - $109,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person