Transportation Supervisor

Company: Quality Custom Distribution
Location: La Puente
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Description TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR LOS ANGELES JOB SUMMARY: Supervises day-to-day transportation functions to ensure driver performance, customer satisfaction, and that Department and Company objectives for efficiency, reliability, and productivity are met or exceeded. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Plans, implements, and monitors day-to-day transportation operations, including analysis of all transportation related metrics, and manpower needs. (25%) - Reviews and schedules daily routing of equipment and manpower to meet customer needs in terms of contractual guidelines, special deliveries, supplemental deliveries, opening orders, etc. (20%) - Resolves equipment failures or break-downs, providing advice and assistance to drivers, as well as submitting appropriate reports to maintenance provider for service and repair. (15%) - Motivates employees, including performance evaluation, counseling, and problem resolution, to achieve a positive work environment. (20%) - Supervises employees, including interpretation of rules in a union work environment, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action as required. (10%) - Updates DOT programs (Samsara) on a daily basis, including review of drivers’ on-board computer reports to ensure that goals for efficiency and timeliness are met. (10%) - Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. PAY & BENEFITS: - Annual Salary: $72,000.00 $77,000.00 - Weekly pay (every Friday) - Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days - 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more - Company-provided uniforms and work shoes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or psychology from an accredited college or university. Experience: 3 to 6 years of work experience in transportation or food distribution, including supervisory responsibilities and union work environments. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): - DOT regulations, policies, and procedures (J) - Labor contracts and labor union environment (J) - On-board computer systems (J) - Relevant safety policies, practices and procedures (J) - Management/supervisory concepts and techniques (B) - Project management concepts and techniques (B) - Budgetary concepts and procedures (B) - PC word-processing/spreadsheet software applications (B) - Scheduling and routing (B) - Computer-based routing systems (B) - Shipment and distribution of food or allied products (B) - Regional geography and customer locations (B) Skill and ability to: - Supervise a diverse workforce of up to 100 employees - Resolve and report delivery issues between drivers and customers; other customer service issues - Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment - Interpret transportation operations anomalies and identify appropriate solutions - Prepare administrative and technical documents and reports - Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service - Travel via airplane and drive an automobile - Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Supervises up to 100 or more employees, including hourly staff. Oversees operations with significant impact on QCD customer relations. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES - Budget - Driver performance, including hourly off-load rate, on-time delivery, and reliability - Customer and vendor relationships - DOT compliance - Teamwork within the department and across departments - Customer satisfaction - Safety of employees - Safety of facility and transportation equipment

Keywords: Quality Custom Distribution, Palm Springs , Transportation Supervisor, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , La Puente, California