Job Description

Locations: Portland, Oregon

Job Code: SUPTRANS

Office Type: ['On-Site']

FLSA Status: Exempt

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $75,000.00/Yr. - $85,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: Mon-Fri, Shift Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Primary Responsibilities

The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of timely delivery of product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, driver safety, driver training, and the assignment of drivers and equipment. Ensure proactive communication with internal staff and customers on route changes, delays, or early deliveries.

Essential Functions

• Supervise day-to-day routing in order to maximize efficiency and customer service.
• Proactive communication to internal as well as external contacts regarding route changes, delays, or early deliveries.
• Supervise driver force and ensure drivers are properly trained. - Ensure driver logs are complete and accurate.
• Ensure DOT and OSHA rules and regulations are followed.
• Supervise DOT compliance using Driver Management Compliance software.
• Provide corrective coaching to drivers and transportation support staff.
• Effectively supervise backhaul program and ensure Inventory Management is updated on backhaul availability changes.
• Ensures drivers accurately complete all company required documentation.
• Other duties and special projects as required.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• HS Diploma/GED. Associates Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous transportation/distribution experience required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Applications.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• XATA experience preferred.
• Strong supervisory skills to develop driver and support staff performance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 be able to carry 20 pounds, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb, bend, and walk. May need to drive between stores as per assignment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to both a typical office/store environment and all outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environments is low to high.

Equal Employer Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.