Transportation & Warehouse Supervisor - Republic National Distributing Company

Job Summary: 

The Transportation and Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision, training, and safe operations of all delivery drivers, maintaining driver qualification files per DOT and FMCSA regulations, ensures that all delivery activities are conducted in keeping with the best customer relations, documentation, and safety requirements; and that delivery activity is performed in compliance with federal, state, local, and insurance guidelines. This role will also be responsible formanaging the facilities, equipment, and human resources of the Warehouse and Distribution departmentwithin the limits of the approval of the Director of Operations and Republic’s published policies and procedures. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate delivery activity following scheduling guidelines established by the routing software and team, ensuring deliveries are conducted in an economical, efficient manner and make good utilization of time with the drivers returning to the warehouse on schedule. 

• Collaborate with sales team to maintain company commitments to customer service through timely and efficient deliveries. 

• Maintain or verify records of time, materials, expenditures, or crew activities. 

• Develop and improve warehouse and driver processes and procedures. 

• Ensure inventory and storage areas are clean and maintained. 

• Performs additional related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills, Education & Experience:  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.  

• Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures.  

• Associate degree in business administration, logistics, or relevant field. 

• A minimum of 2years experience in a similar role. 

• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail. 

• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities. 

• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.   

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.