Transportation Supervisor Job at Blue Harlan LLC, Lockbourne, OH

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  • Blue Harlan LLC
  • Lockbourne, OH

Job Description

Transportation Supervisor

Location: Columbus, OH

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM start time

Routes Covered: 18 routes servicing Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo and more

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to this growing distributor and wholesaler offering a strong culture and stability. Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily outbound transportation operations for a high-volume wholesale and distribution network. This role manages approximately 18 routes across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, ensuring on-time delivery, DOT compliance, driver performance, and exceptional customer service. The supervisor serves as the primary point of contact during the afternoon and evening dispatch window and plays a critical role in execution, problem-solving, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Dispatch

  • Supervise daily execution of 18 outbound delivery routes to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo and more
  • Utilize Omnitracs to monitor routes, driver performance, hours of service, and delivery status
  • Ensure efficient route execution, on-time departures, and proactive resolution of delays or service issues
  • Coordinate with warehouse leadership to ensure loads are ready and dispatched on schedule

Driver Supervision & Leadership

  • Supervise, coach, and support drivers to ensure safe, compliant, and customer-focused operations
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for driver issues during shift
  • Conduct ride-alongs, performance check-ins, and corrective action when needed
  • Reinforce company safety standards and expectations consistently

DOT & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations , including hours of service, driver logs, inspections, and incident reporting
  • Review and address Omnitracs alerts related to compliance and safety
  • Support audits, accident investigations, and corrective actions as required

Customer Service & Issue Resolution

  • Act as a liaison between transportation, customers, and internal teams
  • Proactively resolve delivery issues, missed stops, or service failures
  • Maintain a strong customer-first mindset while balancing operational realities

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Track and report on KPIs including on-time delivery, route efficiency, safety metrics, and service performance
  • Identify opportunities to improve routing, productivity, and driver engagement
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across transportation operations

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of transportation, logistics, or distribution supervisory experience
  • Working knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance requirements
  • Experience using Omnitracs or similar TMS/telematics systems
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to handle escalations professionally
  • Ability to work a 3:00 PM start time, Monday–Friday

Preferred

  • Experience in wholesale or foodservice distribution
  • Multi-state route oversight experience
  • Familiarity with driver environments
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort with performance metrics

Why This Role

  • Stable Monday–Friday schedule with no overnight travel
  • Key leadership role in a critical transportation operation
  • Opportunity to lead drivers and impact service across multiple markets
  • Fast-paced environment with autonomy and visibility

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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