Transportation Supervisor
hace 2 días
Spokane
Job DescriptionDescription: URM Stores, Inc. is seeking a full-time Transportation Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting all day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department. You’ll oversee drivers, routes, deliveries, maintenance, security, safety, and other transportation functions—making a direct impact on both our division’s performance and our customers’ experience. The ideal candidate is someone who continually elevates service, skillfully manages daily workflows, and fosters a forward-thinking, innovative team culture. Position Responsibilities: • Create and manage daily routing plans and truck schedules., • Oversee and coordinate maintenance, fueling, and any specialty equipment needs., • Schedule vehicle repairs, arrange temporary replacements, and maintain all required DOT documentation., • Monitor driver performance to ensure every driver is properly trained and equipped with the skills they need to succeed., • Support driver training and testing efforts, including conducting ride-alongs., • Champion safety by enforcing accident-prevention standards, procedures, and best practices., • Partner in developing and rolling out infrastructure improvements and process guidelines., • Drive efficiencies within the department and boost performance against key operational metrics., • Identify opportunities to streamline routing operations and grow back-haul revenue., • Promote a safety-first culture at every level of the operation., • Lead performance management practices that encourage growth and development within the team., • Take part in hiring, selection, and ongoing employee relations for department staff., • Complete required documentation, including evaluations, injury/accident logs, and other reports., • Assist with payroll processing for drivers., • Plan, execute, and monitor daily transportation activities, including analysis of on-time performance, delivery reliability, off-load rates, and staffing needs., • Review and schedule routing of equipment and manpower to meet all customer requirements—contractual or otherwise., • Address equipment failures or breakdowns, support drivers with guidance, and submit service requests to the leasing/maintenance provider., • Motivate and support employees through coaching, evaluations, and effective problem-solving to foster a positive, productive work environment., • Communicate with customers regarding delays, delivery issues, or other service impacts., • At least 3 years of experience in transportation operations., • A valid Class A CDL is strongly preferred., • Strong understanding of Department of Transportation regulations., • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Word and Excel., • Skilled in managing routing, distribution, and logistics software systems., • Able to analyze information, assess situations critically, and communicate clearly., • Excellent communication skills for collaborating across internal teams and coordinating with external partners. For more than a century, we’ve fueled local success by delivering quality products, dependable service, and cooperative strength. Our brand reflects that legacy, one rooted in community, trust, and shared prosperity. Today, we employ more than 3,000 dedicated team members across URM and our thriving subsidiaries—Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce. Join our team and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where our amazing culture comes with a range of exciting perks and a comprehensive compensation package. • An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. Established salary range $28 - $33 an hour DOE, plus so much more!, • URM offers a rich benefits package, covering 100% of medical, dental, vision, and prescription premiums for employees and over 90% for their dependents., • Our employees also have access to additional benefits, including subsidized life insurance (with strong family rates), Company-paid long-term disability, optional short-term disability and cancer coverage, and discounted Life Flight rate., • Helping our non-union employees prepare for the future, URM offers a 401k Retirement Plan with an amazing Company match, up to 9% of their annual salary!, • URM offers a strong work–life benefits package that includes a great vacation plan, paid holidays, paid personal holidays, paid sick days, and a paid Volunteer Service Day!, • Experience enjoyable Company sponsored activities through events like URM March Madness Brackets, Family Hockey Night with the Chiefs, Holiday Mingle & Jingle with great raffle giveaways, Summer Evening Wine & Music Event, and Winter Break Movie Night, which are just a glimpse of the fun we have to offer for employees and their families! We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, and workplace practices. Please note: All selected candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, as URM maintains a drug-free workplace. Requirements: