Make a Difference Every Day with Foster!
Positively impact people! In this role you will effect change, be yourself, and have a positive impact on our company our community and our future! In this role you will supervise and perform all relative facets and functions of a transportation team including: drivers, cross-dock operations, offloading transfers, preparing local routes, ensuring driver success and route running as needed.
Who You Are:
- Self-motivated and highly organized, with a keen eye for optimizing processes.
- Passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience and finding solutions to challenges.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and supports the success of others.
- A proactive leader who embraces change and fosters a positive workplace culture.
- Committed to community engagement and making a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do:
As a Transportation Supervisor, your day will be a balance of leadership and hands-on action. You’ll:
- Supervise and coordinate daily transportation activities, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
- Lead safety initiatives, including training, policy adherence, accident reporting, and compliance investigations.
- Participate in employee selection, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Prepare driver schedules, track attendance, manage PTO requests, and verify time card accuracy.
- Ensure drivers complete all necessary tasks, including pre/post-trip DVIRs, paperwork, technology usage, and route preparation.
- Review daily activity, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with the Transportation Router to optimize route planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability and engagement among drivers, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction.
- Oversee compliance with all company policies, government regulations, and safety procedures.
- Ensure fleet readiness by verifying that all equipment is in working order and coordinating necessary repairs.
- Conduct driver meetings and provide ongoing support to ensure smooth operations.
- Interact professionally with external customers, identifying and implementing solutions to improve service.
- Assist in dispatching, managing fleet compliance with DOT standards, and working with external service providers as needed.
What You Bring to the Table:
- A passion for making a positive impact on people and fostering a fun and engaging work environment.
- Strong ability to plan and coordinate workflow while effectively managing resources.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Delivery Driver in an LTL or small package environment.
- Current DOT medical card for truck moves and deliveries.
- Proficiency in DOT Hours of Service regulations and experience with ELD software (e.g., Samsara, PeopleNet, Omnitracs).
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, MS Teams, and ADP.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
- Experience operating powered lift equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, determine actions, and communicate solutions effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Produce Pro software or an AS/400 platform is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to lead teams, provide feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to successfully dispatch drivers, conduct pre-shift meetings, and adjust schedules as necessary.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to collaborate with external customers for mutual success.
- Ability to manage and maintain a fleet of trucks in compliance with DOT standards, including coordination with external service providers.
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