Senior Transportaion Supervisor

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative Members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite, Price Rite, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Markets, Fairway Markets, Gourmet Garage, Di Bruno Bros., Morton Williams banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay ahead of the competition, Wakefern's co-operative Members benefit from the company's extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

Summary

As a member of the Transportation Team, you will be responsible for leading a team of five dispatchers in a 24 / 7 transportation operation, overseeing the coordination of 100 drivers to ensure efficient and timely deliveries. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and multitasking skills to optimize dispatch operations, enforce compliance, and resolve escalated issues in a fast-paced environment. You will also conduct performance reviews, train dispatch staff, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and service quality.

Essential Functions

The core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Supervise and support a team of five dispatchers in a 24 / 7 operation, ensuring smooth scheduling and communication with 100 drivers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews for dispatchers, providing feedback, coaching, and implementing performance improvement plans.
• Train and mentor dispatch staff, ensuring they are equipped to handle high-volume operations effectively.
• Monitor real-time dispatch activities, optimize routes, and manage workflow to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with the number of hours worked daily and weekly. Flexible work schedule, ability to work all shifts and working six or seven days a week, if needed.
• Schedule and oversee initial dispatch of all outbound and inbound loads to ensure drivers are following the most efficient and effective methods.
• Oversee Dispatchers to ensure proper dispatch procedures are being followed.
• Ability to oversee and direct affiliated drivers.
• Schedule driver shifts and schedules including Employee Drivers, Owner Operators and Third-Party Fleets.
• Enforce safety regulations, DOT and HOS compliance, and company policies while ensuring drivers adhere to operational guidelines.
• Maintain Omnitracs On-Board Computer System.
• Monitor driver performance by analyzing idle time, MPG's, and GPS tracking.
• Review weekly Omnitracs reports with Supervisors and Dispatchers.
• Train dispatchers and drivers to properly utilize telematics such as Omnitracs, Motive, and CargoWatch Systems.
• Approve and maintain payroll for all employee drivers.
• Maintain employee driver attendance in accordance with attendance policy; disciplinary action enforced when required.
• Maintain trailer control, maintenance, fueling and utilization of equipment assigned to the operation,
• Oversee tracking of customers late deliveries to compile weekly report for Customer Service and develop plans to correct.
• Communicate with tractor leasing company on status of equipment daily.
• Communicate with customers on delivery status, any emergencies, shortages, etc.
• Communicate with third party warehouse provider to ensure timely and quality loading of products for customers.
• Monitor customer feedback reports to determine root cause and provide corrective actions for improvement.
• Review and present weekly financials.
• Participate in divisional meetings.
• Participate in annual budget process.
• Assist Manager in all aspects of operation.

Qualifications

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Leadership Competencies

Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it

The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others

Create the vision and drive the momentum for change

Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals

Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization

Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity

Core Competencies

Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.

Creates cross functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.

Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.

Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.

Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.

Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Company Perks

Compensation and Benefits :

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.