At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor

Department: Bakery

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:
Responsible for leading and overseeing transportation operations. Will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and organized flow of materials through the dock area, maintaining high levels of safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

Core Competencies:

PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedCustomer focusedProfessionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to:  Regional Bakery Plant Manager

Positions that Report to you: Drivers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary point of contact for driver needs.Monitors tractor diagnostics including speed percentages, idle percentages and harsh events.Assists with coaching on incidents and disciplinary actions.Monitors electronic logging device.Obtains driver incident reports in a timely fashion.Maintains up to date knowledge of DOT pre and post trip inspections.Collaborates with management to optimize transportation routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Coordinates vehicle maintenance and inspections including picking up and dropping off vehicles for service maintenance.Communicates vehicle needs to preventative maintenance program.Assists with preparing/loading pallets and cabinets for delivery ensuring proper securement.Provides monthly safety handouts to drivers.Provides daily updates to management.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in the Bakery when needed.May cover routes as last alternative and pick up stranded drivers.Attends quarterly driver meetings and presents when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle.Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.Strong organizational and leadership skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent with secondary education or 4-year degree preferred. Training in logistics or distribution is beneficial.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports): Drivers
 

Physical Requirements:

Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correctionMust be physically able to perform medium work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 50 pounds, with frequent standing, walking, and lifting/carrying of objects of no more than 25 poundsMust be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motionsMust be physically able to enter and exit a delivery vehicle many times a day, traverse staircases and other rough terrain to reach delivery destination

Working Conditions:

This position is frequently exposed to noise, occasionally exposed to temperature extremes and equipment movement hazards, and continually exposed to the fast-paced work environment and pressure to meet deadlines.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Delivery vehicle, pallet jack, pallet wrapper, standard office equipment including telephone, 10-key calculator, copier, PC with word processing and spreadsheet software.

Financial Responsibility:
Responsible for payments received for delivery of products when applicable
 

Contacts:
Has daily contact with stores, suppliers/vendors, and the general public.

Confidentiality:

Has access to confidential information including inventory information, item costs, and margins.

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