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Transportation Supervisor
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A Transportation Supervisor managers internal distribution for a company, or transportation for a company that ships packages to customers. Assigns and directs drivers, coordinates transportation schedules, and monitors trucks or delivery vehicles. May supervise transportation services for a school district, higher education institution, or a recreational or corporate campus. Coordinates routes, assigns drivers, and monitors vehicle operations.
$55,623 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
One of our client is currently seeking a Transportation Supervisor for their facility located in Miami FL. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Transportation Supervisor to lead our second-shift transportation operations within a fast-paced Direct Store Distribution (DSD) environment. This position is responsible for supervising a team of more than 75 union drivers , ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused delivery operations while maintaining compliance with labor agreements, DOT regulations, and company standards. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with extensive transportation experience, proven success managing unionized workforces, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic distribution environment where service, safety, and productivity are critical. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support a team of 75+ union delivery drivers and transportation personnel. Manage daily transportation operations to ensure on-time deliveries and superior customer service. Lead driver start-up meetings, route execution, and end-of-shift activities. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, Hours of Service requirements, company policies, and safety standards. Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements while fostering positive labor relations. Conduct performance coaching, corrective action, and employee development initiatives. Investigate and resolve transportation issues, accidents, customer complaints, and service failures. Monitor key performance indicators including safety, service, productivity, fuel efficiency, and labor utilization. Partner with warehouse, sales, customer service, and fleet maintenance teams to optimize operational performance. Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, overtime, and workforce planning. Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Utilize transportation management systems and reporting tools to analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. 3+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics leadership experience. Experience managing large teams in a unionized environment. Knowledge of DOT regulations, fleet operations, transportation safety practices, and compliance requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining agreements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and transportation management systems. Ability to work second shift beginning at 12:00 PM and support business needs as required. Preferred Experience in a Direct Store Distribution (DSD), food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or high-volume delivery environment. Experience managing 50+ drivers or transportation associates. Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience. Bilingual English/Spanish skills. #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.