Get Fresh Produce has been in business since 1982 providing fresh produce and other products to restaurants and other end users in Chicagoland and the surrounding areas. We are currently accepting applications for Transportation Supervisors to work at our Whitestown, IN facility. Enjoy competitive pay, full benefits, and a stable work environment with a growing company.
As our Transportation Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day direction within the Transportation department for our Whitestown, IN location.
Essential Functions:
- Manage driver schedules, approve time off requests, and handle discipline and attendance issues
- Dispatch drivers and assign equipment needed for daily operations
- Provide route recommendations to maximize efficiency
- Supervise drivers and yard spotters
- Provide hands-on management through ride-a-longs to coach and train drivers
- Communicate service issues to sales, customer service, and operations teams
- Collaborate with dispatch personnel to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate with operations team to meet customer and driver needs
- Participate in the driver hiring process, including conducting interviews, road tests, and paperwork
- Participate in safety investigations and provide reports with root-cause analysis
- Complete special projects and other assigned duties
- Work with vendors to schedule PMs, repairs, and rental equipment for the fleet
Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in fleet management or a related field
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software
- Ability to work well with others and build positive relationships with drivers, customers, and vendors
- High School diploma or GED
- CDL A Class license a plus
Work Schedule:
- 5-day work week
- 40 + Hours
- Start time of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm or until work is completed
- Mandatory Holiday shifts
- This is an in-person position in Whitestown, IN
Compensation:
- Salary $65,000-$70,000, based on experience