- Location
- Plant City, FL
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Location: Plant City, Florida
Reports To: Director Transportation
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Mon-Fri 6am start and on call on weekends/nights
Position Summary
The Transportation & Safety Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards. This role supports drivers, monitors fleet performance, promotes a strong safety culture, and works to improve operational efficiency and service levels. This position operates in a transportation environment with exposure to office and outdoor yard conditions. The role will require availability outside of normal business hours to support operations and emergency situations.
Key Responsibilities – Transportation Operations
- Supervisor daily transportation and fleet operations
- Monitor route performance, delivery schedules, and driver productivity
- Coordinate driver scheduling, dispatch schedules, and driver productivity
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and company transportation regulations
- Assist with equipment utilization and maintenance coordination
- Monitor ELD/HOS compliance and address violations promptly
- Support operational problem solving and service recovery efforts
- Maintain accurate transportation and operational records
Key Responsibilities – Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures
- Conduct driver safety meetings, training and coaching sessions
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and safety violations
- Monitor driver qualification files and compliance documentation
- Perform ride-alongs, audits, inspections, and safety observations
- Track safety metrics and identify improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and company standards
- Coordinate corrective action plans and follow up training when needed
Key Responsibilities – Leadership & Team Support
- Provide leadership, coaching, and support to drivers and transportation staff
- Assist with on boarding and training of new employees
- Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused culture
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance and other internal teams
- Address employee concerns and performance issues professionally
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED require;
- 3+ years of transportation, logistics, fleet, or safety experience
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and transportation compliance
- Experience with ELD systems, fleet software, and transportation management systems
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting system
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience conducting investigations and root cause analysis
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in transportation yard areas around trucks and in office environment
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk and lift up to 30 pounds
- Will require occasional travel and flexible scheduling including evenings and/or weekends
Benefits
- Competitive salary and company-performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
