Transportation Supervisor

JOB TITLE: Transportation SupervisorDEPARTMENT: TransportationPURPOSESupervise Transportation Department activities and personnel on one shift to ensure that all functions are performed within Company, Distribution Center, DOT and Department guidelines.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Accountable and Reports to: Building Manager, Superintendents, Senior SupervisorsPRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:* Supervises, trains, and develops driver personnel in the safest, most economical way to deliver products to the food stores.* Develops and maintains a working relationship and supportive role with members of the Area Staffs. Solves specific store delivery problems, as needed.* Ensures all stores receive a high level of service while controlling transportation expenses.* Recommends store delivery pattern changes to the Distribution Planning function as needed.* Ensures that timely communications exist between transportation, the stores and the warehouse.* Coordinates deliveries along with the distribution planning function for all new stores and re-grand openings within assigned areas.* Investigates and helps solve complaints involving Jewel deliveries in neighborhoods surrounding the stores.* Spot checks for drivers (while on the road) at store locations, rest stops, backhaul terminals, etc.* Encourages safe and conscientious care of all Transportation and Store equipment.* Investigates driver related accidents and injuries while preparing accurate and factual reports, to include requesting video as needed.* Investigates property damage involving customer complaints near or around the stores* Reviews driver log to ensure accuracy of delays, route of travel and driver expectations as a means to hold all drivers accountable for productivity, to include performing driver audits.* Possess working knowledge of all transportation electronic programs such as ''Cams/Prospero, DriveCam, Qualcomm, and PINC''. Coach, mentor, and address the driver group regarding any DriveCam events.* Provides management coverage of terminal operations as needed.* Monitor dispatch systems to ensure timely dispatch of outbound and inbound deliveries.* Monitor reports and systems to ensure compliance with D.O.T regulations, including driver hours of service. Verify compliance of all FSMA and SFTA procedures* Monitor dispatch activity to ensure timely delivery to stores.* Perform other duties as assigned.SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: (These are considered occasional in nature)* Assist in the issuance and collection of discipline, absence records, and policy acknowledgement sign-off forms.* Communicate daily status updates to the other areas of distribution.* Assist in resolution of concerns brought by drivers and retail locations.* Assist in entry of new driver information in the dispatch and electronic recording systems.* Write and present the weekly driver meetings to the workforce.* Assist in the determination of the annual driver bidsSKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: (Physical demands outlined on attached PAR sheet)* Retail store operations experience preferred. Transportation experience including loading of trailers a plus.* Bachelor''s Degree or equivalent experience required.* Strong organizational skills required.* Basic computer skills required.* Possess ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results.* Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.* Track record of good judgment and able to achieve results with minimum supervision.* Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.WORKING CONDITIONS:* Work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as pallet jacks and movement of trucks and trailers on the complex. Work environment is hectic and fast paced.* Incumbent needs to maintain good ergonomics during workday.EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:* Computer, overhead projector, two-way radio, office suppliesCONTACTS:* Building Manger, Superintendents, Senior Supervisors and other various DC managementDisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person so classified.Physical Action Requirements

Created: 2025-11-15