Supervisor, Transportation

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1101 SE 59th Street - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73129

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to supervise the day to day transportation 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 the day to day transportation 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 and ensure prompt 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 related activities 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 and cost effective routes.  

• Ensure the 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