Transportation Supervisor

Why Foster?At Foster, we don't just run a business; we foster a community. With over 120 years of stability and innovation, we live and breathe a People First mentality. Our core values of Promoting Trust, Purposeful Collaboration, Being Positively Impactful, and Progressive Action guide us in every aspect of our work. We are dedicated to creating a legacy by helping our people and community thrive, from servicing military bases and schools to supporting local restaurants. We're committed to more than just supply chain solutions; we're your neighbors and we believe in giving back.Position Overview:Are you passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences and leading a dynamic team? As a Transportation Supervisor at Foster, you'll play a critical role in overseeing daily transportation activities, ensuring efficient route coordination, and enhancing both driver and customer experiences. You will lead by example, manage logistics, and contribute to making Foster an amazing place to workWhat We Offer:Stability and Innovation: Over 120 years of growth and community involvement.Competitive Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off, with most benefits available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.People Helping People: After one year, enjoy 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually to support charitable non-profits.Leadership Development: Access to our annual Leadership Development Program (LDP) open to all employees at no cost.Family Perks: Our Families Eat First program provides a weekly box of quality produce for every employee.What You'll Do:Supervise Transportation Activities: Oversee daily transportation operations, including route preparation, offloading transfers, and driver coordination.Ensure Safety and Compliance: Lead safety training, policy adherence, accident reporting, and investigations. Ensure all processes are followed and equipment is in good working order.Manage Team Dynamics: Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and overall supervision of the transportation team.Optimize Routes and Schedules: Prepare schedules, track attendance, manage PTO, and verify time card accuracy. Review daily activities and make recommendations for future route planning.Foster Engagement: Ensure drivers are engaged, accountable, and set up for success. Conduct pre-shift meetings, dispatch drivers, and interact professionally with external customers.Travel Requirements: Some travel required to supervise remote locations and ensure adherence to company and government policies.What You'll Bring to the Table:Passion for Impact: A sincere enthusiasm for positively impacting people and making work enjoyable.Organizational Skills: Ability to plan workflows effectively and use resources efficiently.Experience: Minimum 1 year of delivery driver experience in either LTL or small package environment. Current DOT medical card required.Regulatory Knowledge: Proficient in DOT Hours of Service rules and regulations, and ELD software such as Samsara, PeopleNet, Omnitracs, etc.Technical Skills: PC skills for communication in Microsoft Office programs, MS Teams, and ADP. Experience with Produce Pro software or AS 400 platform is highly desirable.Leadership and Communication: Strong ability to lead, handle difficult situations, and communicate effectively. Ability to assess situations and deploy solutions that support driver success and customer satisfaction.Equipment Experience: Experience with powered lift equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) and fleet management according to DOT standards.