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HT Hackney

Transportation Supervisor

Pay: $55,000/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Wyoming, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

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.

$60,316 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE

Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT

Transportation

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist with the daily leadership and operation of the Grand Rapids Transportation Department, supporting approximately 70 delivery and shuttle drivers throughout the Midwest. This position reports to the Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities include:

Supervise, coach, and support drivers while maintaining strong working relationships and accountability for performance, attendance, safety, and policy compliance. Assist with daily staffing, scheduling, routing, call-offs, breakdowns, weather issues, and other transportation needs.
Ride with drivers at least monthly and travel to company hubs as needed , including Wisconsin, Illinois, Gaylord, Cadillac, Detroit, Ohio, and other locations. Overnight and short-notice travel may be required.
Assist with management of 50+ tractors, trucks, trailers, and related equipment , including maintenance, repairs, assignments, condition, and replacement planning.
Monitor fleet expenses including fuel, repairs, maintenance, tires, rentals, and related transportation costs.
Assist with accidents, safety issues, driver incidents, documentation, and corrective actions.
Support warehouse/distribution operations as needed and participate in twice-yearly physical inventories.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Strong Microsoft Excel and computer skills required , including spreadsheets, formulas, reporting, expense tracking, and basic budgeting. Strong leadership potential, communication, organization, judgment, problem-solving, and follow-through required. Transportation, commercial driving, dispatch, fleet, logistics, lead-driver, training, or supervisory experience preferred. CDL Class A preferred, but not required. Internal candidates with strong driving experience, computer skills, and demonstrated leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Must be comfortable addressing employee issues, making decisions, and working effectively under pressure. This is an on-site Grand Rapids position and is not remote.

WORK SCHEDULE / REQUIREMENTS

Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., avg approximately 45 hrs per wk.

Also requires:

Rotating Friday closing coverage. Saturday coverage following holidays as needed. Participation in the weekend building/security on-call rotation .

Pay:

$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person