We encourage you to bring your talent and effort to Harvest Sherwood and contribute to our shared success, while having fun, serving our customers, and strengthening the local communities in which we operate. As the largest independent wholesale food distributor in the U.S., with 15 distribution centers from coast-to-coast, Harvest Sherwood is an essential business. We buy, sell and deliver fresh, high quality protein products and other foods to over 6,000 retail and foodservice customers.
Position Overview
The Driver Supervisor will focus on the transportation department's day-to-day delivery operations in the regional service market. This position is critical and will successfully lead operational efficiency and safety initiatives, support the driver community during delivery operations, and provide exceptional customer service at assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
Required but not limited to:

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and managerial abilities, including the aptitude to guide, mentor, and motivate employees for success
• Ensures driver's compliance with local, state, and federal regulations policies (Cold Chain, USDA, FDA, OSHA, FMLA, etc.), company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Drive efficiencies within the assigned region and increase performance against key metrics
• Investigates accidents, including but not limited to the scene of accident management, compiling information, and executing company policy about post-accident procedures
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, schedules, assigns, and directs work according to the current collective bargaining agreement; evaluates and manages employee payroll job performance; addresses complaints and resolves employee issues
• Makes recommendations to management to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Communicate daily with drivers on business needs, customer service best practices, routing, equipment requirements, and sales support
• Display and encourage teamwork and willingness to be a problem solver
• Research service miscues, determine root cause and share findings for continuous improvement, and partner with Ryder regarding maintenance and repairs as well as scheduling equipment PM (Preventative Maintenance)
• Collaborate regularly with the sales department, keeping the lines of communication open for optimal customer and business relations
• Completing paperwork such as evaluations, accident/injury logs, and other reports and records
• Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications & Experience
The Driver Supervisor position requires individuals to have the ability to perform each essential job function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred
• Must possess a Class A CDL & Endorsements (Air Brakes, Doubles / Triples as required)
• Advanced knowledge of all DOT and FMCSA Regulations and requirements
• Two years of experience in transportation supervision is preferred but not required, and two years of experience as a CDL Class A Delivery Driver, possessing a valid CDL Class A License with a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Two plus years of experience in related field of trucking/distribution/logistics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong working relationships with team members and customers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

Technical Requirements

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Language Skills

• Fluent in English (verbal & written)

Physical Demands

• Physical requirements can vary. However, the position may require the following physical activities: Ability to lift at least 2 pounds to a maximum of 100 pounds unassisted; sit, stand, stoop, walk, stretch, reach frequently; moderate range of body motions.

Additional Information

• The work and essential functions for the Field Transportation Supervisor position will be in the field. Also, the successful candidate must live in or near the following markets: Greater Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo Areas.

Equal Employment
Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Harvest-Sherwood is committed to offering competitive benefits to our employees and their dependents, including paid vacation, health insurances, and a 401K plan!

• We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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