Transportation Supervisor

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life/. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states/. Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e/-commerce retailers, U/.S/. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick/-and/-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers/. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now/! **Location:** 850 76th Street S/.W/. /- Byron Center, Michigan 49315 **Position Summary:** This role is responsibleto supervisetheday to daytransportation department activities within assigned area/(s/) such as dispatching, routing, product/equipment security, equipment maintenance, etc/. Assigns work to transportation associates and ensures productivity, safe work environment and efficient operations; and trains associates as necessary/. **Here's what you'll do:** + Supervise theday to daytransportation department activities within assigned area/(s/) such as dispatching, routing, product/equipment security, equipment maintenance, etc/. + Work with cross/-functional departments as it relates to the transportation/supply chain operations andensureprompt and timely resolution of any issues/. + Assign and update driver schedules and coordinate delivery changes through routing and scheduling software system/(s/) or work with dispatchers/route analysts to coordinate day/-to/-day scheduling of associates based on resources, volume, etc/.; maximize resources and ensure most efficient routes for assigned area/(s/) to include customer deliveries and backhauls/. + Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely and accurate manner/. + Oversee the review of on/-board computers and log reports to ensure/maximize performance of the assigned fleet/. + Monitor driver schedules to include DOT hours, breaks, idle times, additional stops, total hours, etc/. + Work with Fleet Safety/Compliance team to monitor Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration /(FMCSA/) Compliance, Safety and Accountability /(CSA/) and Department of Transportation /(DOT/) compliance /(i/.e/., DOT physical re/-certifications, driver license renewals, random drug screening/) and communicate information to drivers in a timely manner to ensure compliance/. + Assist Transportation and/or Safety Manager with arranging and conducting safety meetings to reinforce compliance and address concerns/issues/. + Oversee, review and/or approve driver incoming paperwork, driver logs and files, hours reporting, submission of driver payroll, and other transportation relatedactivities accordingly;recommend changes as necessary and provide training to team on changes in processes and procedures/. + Maintain transportation related reporting and monitor department KPI metrics; analyze metrics results and customer delivery schedules and partner with transportation/logistics, account representatives, warehouse operations, etc/. to ensure most efficient, economical andcost effectiveroutes/. + Ensurethe health, safety, cleanliness and security of the work environment/. This may include, but is not limited to: + Ensure compliance with distribution procedures and governmental regulations /(i/.e/., DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, safety, sanitation, etc/./) and promote and reinforce safety and security awareness/. + Oversee and ensure the cleanliness of the work environment/. + Ensure proper maintenance of and report any issues related to equipment + Report and/or address any issues or work/-relatedinjuries, andparticipate in any investigations as required/. + Coordinate and lead pre/-shift meetings and ensure timely communication with associates on various topics /(i/.e/., transportation/distribution procedures, safety, human resources programs, etc/./)/. + Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals/. + May be responsibleto assistwith labor agreement administration, as necessary/. + Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed/. **Here's what you'll need:** + High school graduate or GED /(required/) + Three yearsofcombined transportation and/or supply chain operations experience required; must have knowledge/experience within transportation/. + One year of supervisory or lead experience preferred/. + Good written and verbal communication skills/. + Good organization, prioritization, problem/-solving and decision/-making skills/. + Must be able to multi/-task and have good follow through to meet deadlines/. + Must have good leadership and training skills; ability to work with all levels of management and line associates/. + Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs; must be available/on call during evenings or weekends to solve problems arising from equipment breakdowns, weather emergencies, or other situations that require problem solving/. + Knowledge of transportation/logistics activities such as FMCSA/CSA compliance, DOT requirements, dispatching, backhauls, contract carriers, local regulations, etc/. + Knowledge of transportation on/-boarding software required; experience withCadecpreferred, and knowledge of dispatch software /(CAMS, etc/./) and/or routing software /(JDA/)/. + Proficient with computers to include MS Office /(Excel and Word/)/. **Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job/.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/. Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls/. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms/. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed/. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment/. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high/. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8/-10 hours shift as assigned/. Travel requirements vary by assignment/. As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offera robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package/. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two/-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging/. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans/. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position/. **Company:** SpartanNash **Job Area:** Distribution **Job Family:** Transportation **Job Type:** Full time **Req ID:** R84728

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