The delivery supervisor is an integral part of the operations leadership team and has responsibility for managing and ensuring efficient delivery operations. Duties include:
- Directly supervises performance of drivers in the market
- Communicates with drivers and customers as needed to identify and resolve delivery issues
- Provides back-up coverage for delivery routes as needed
- Formulates and applies disciplinary action as needed to address employee issues
- Assists in daily routing and route management
- Completes various administrative tasks, including, but not limited to: invoice review and approval, administration of driver qualification files and related information, tasks related to the company’s drug and alcohol program, timecard management and approval and required payroll processes
- Assists in the processing, review and resolution of workforce grievances
- Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance/productivity and customer experience of the department
- Uses strong leadership skills to communicate with and motivate employees
- Assists in setting targets and tracking KPIs
- Accountability for set goals, including those relating to operational performance, safety and regulatory standards
- Identifies process improvement opportunities and implementing in partnership with other members of leadership
- Ensures proper training of assigned personnel
- Maintains a favorable working relationship with employees and customers to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Eagle Rock policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 1-3 years experience supervising, coaching and developing staff
- Previous experience in warehousing and/or distribution
- CDL Class A Preferred
- Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate preferred
- Meets MVR standards set by the company (and DOT, if possessing CDL)
- Experience supervising a unionized workforce is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
- Provides enthusiastic, dynamic leadership focusing on the development and success of subordinate employees
- Provides assistance to other locations as needed to sustain operations
- Exhibits strong attention to detail
- Partners closely with other departments and company leaders to direct department operations and to overcome obstacles
- Comfort working independently
- Exercises sound judgment
- Takes initiative as needed to accomplish goals and is an effective self-starter
- Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely and maintaining a fun and friendly work environment
- Dedication to living out Eagle Rock's values of Family, Loyalty, Community and Teamwork when at work
- Demonstrates ability to listen effectively and to effectively address and resolve conflict
Physical Demands and Requirements
- Regularly standing, walking, bending, twisting, lifting, and carrying
- Occasionally requires the ability to lift over 70 lbs, with or without assistance
- Must be capable of pushing or pulling loaded carts (weighing approximately 300 lbs).
- Requires working in a multiple environments, including: standard office environment, warehouse environment, coolers and outdoors. May be subject to variable weather conditions including: heat, cold, rain and snow
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