Position Summary
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys developing people while driving results? As a Transportation Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient flow of product through our distribution center. You’ll lead a team of associates, uphold performance standards, and collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service to our retail partners and customers.
In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams—including Transportation and Inventory Management—to meet production goals, improve processes, and create a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. If you’re energized by leading teams, solving operational challenges, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to grow your career in supply chain operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead & Inspire Your Team
- Supervise day-to-day activities for the assigned department and staff. Coach, develop, and hold associates accountable through performance planning, feedback, and recognition.
- Develop Talent
Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and developing new and existing associates to build a high-performing team.
- Drive Operational Excellence
Partner with Receiving, Shipping, Transportation, and Inventory Management to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely product flow in and out of the distribution center.Monitor daily staffing levels, assign labor management tasks, and adjust resources to meet production demands.Enforce company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures. Communicate and administer corrective action when necessary.Hold departmental meetings, communicate shift updates, and coordinate with other departments to minimize operational disruptions.Identify waste and inefficiencies, recommend process improvements, and act as a “change agent” for lean practices. Help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Help achieve departmental operational and budget goals. Provide accurate reports and insights to the Distribution Center Leadership Team.Lead assigned projects and tasks,and recommend modifications to procedures or workflows that increase efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.
What We’re Looking For
- Optimize Staffing & Productivity
- Ensure Safety, Accuracy & Compliance
- Lead Communication & Collaboration
- Champion Continuous Improvement
- Support Business Goals
- Project & Process Leadership
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse environment
- Prior experience supervising or leading teams (preferred)
- Prior experience with supervising over 30+ people preferred.
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Certified on powered industrial equipment, where applicable
Knowledge & Skills
- Familiarity with distribution center operations
- Basic understanding of business and financial reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills
Abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to align teams with departmental and business goals
- Flexibility to work required schedules and shifts
- Ability to work in temperatures ranging from –5°F to 90°F+
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Shift
- 12pm-9pm, M-F with alternating weekends. Will need to be willing to work a weekend every 6-7 week, with being on call the 8th week.
Your Impact
You won’t just supervise operations—you’ll shape the culture, develop talent, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution center. If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a difference in a dynamic logistics environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $63,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
