Dairy Farmers of America

Transportation/Distribution Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $72k - $80k/yr  •  Le Mars, IA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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