Job Description

Join Kemps, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), and help deliver high-quality dairy products to customers throughout the region. We are seeking a Transportation/Distribution Supervisor to lead daily transportation operations, supervise drivers, and ensure safe, efficient, and on-time product delivery. This role is ideal for a hands-on logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safety, customer service, and team development.

Shift: 1st

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and provide daily directions to drivers to ensure safe, efficient operations and excellent customer service.
• Coordinate routing, load assignments, equipment utilization, and delivery schedules to meet business and customer requirements.
• Monitor transportation activities and make real-time adjustments to routes, deliveries, and pickups as needed.
• Utilize routing and transportation technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize delivery performance.
• Create employee schedules, approve timekeeping, manage overtime, and support staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, driver documentation, inspection reports, and operational paperwork.
• Coach, train, and develop employees through performance feedback, safety observations, and compliance audits.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to operational emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of transportation, distribution, or logistics experience required; DSD experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of driver supervision experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other transportation regulations.
• Experience with routing software, GPS systems, transportation technology, and fleet monitoring tools (Samsara preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal background, and driving record checks.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$72,000 - $80,000/year