Fleet Supervisor - Days

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of an assigned team of employees who perform specific tasks as part of operations activities in our transportation environment. Responsible for communicating expectations, building accountability, and delivering desired results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery cost and team. Assures employees complete tasks in accordance with relevant company, DOT, and legislative food safety and food quality requirements. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1 – Supports corporate strategy by assisting the development of team and individual goals, objectives, operational standards, and expectations for Safety, Quality and Productivity.

2 – Advocates change and supports continued process improvement. Provides insight and ideas in encouraging others to try new approaches to solve day to day opportunities and key business issues.

3 – Supervises a designated work group by fostering a culture of continued learning and development.

4 – Enforces compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

5 – Understands business processes and executes direction based upon business priority and strategy under the guidance of management.

6 –Maintains a CDL License. Able to assist in driving if there is a business need. 

7 –Oversee and maintain compliance of all DOT regulations. Make certain accurate records are maintained.

8 – Builds collaborative partnerships within Wells Enterprises to achieve departmental and team results.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, other duties may be assigned by your supervisor, as dictated by business necessity. 

EDUCATION- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or commensurate experience

Experience in Transportation, Logistics, and manufacturing practices strongly preferred.

Knowledge – Working knowledge of equipment, systems, and tools, as well as productivity principles and practices. Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI) Principles, Material flow and management. Knowledgeable in the areas of safe work practices and GMPs. Previous indirect experience with effective labor planning and scheduling

Skills – Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Good attention to detail and ability to prepare and give written and oral instructions.  Multi-project/multi-tasking capability. Proficient skill in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Abilities – Ability to build cross-functional relationships. Ability to understand the overall business operation and the impact of decisions, performance, and behavior. Ability to effectively listen, offer solutions and resolve concerns/issues. Ability to establish and shift priorities as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and to work under time constraints to meet deadlines

SUPERVISORY SCOPE - 

• Reports to – MGR FLEET & FACILITY ASSETS LOGISTICS
• Direct Reports – Shag Driver- Local, Transport Drivers

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. 

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location.  Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at