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: + Partnerships + Growth mindset + Results oriented + Customer focused + Professionalism 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 correction + Must 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 pounds + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions + Must 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. The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $27.00 to $33.75 depending on experience. For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee (https://www.hy-vee.com/corporate/careers/benefits/) . Are you ready to smile, apply today.