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Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education) * 5 to 8 years of inventory control, warehouse, or related ...

Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education) * 5 to 8 years of inventory control, warehouse, or related ...

Transportation/Distribution Supervisor

Kemps

Le Mars, IA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


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.
  • 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


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About Kemps

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Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products. We started as a small creamery in Southeastern Minnesota, but we’ve grown quite a bit through the years. Today, we’re owned by Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA). At Kemps, we produce fresh milk, frozen yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and frozen novelty treats, to bring the goodness of Kemps to families and communities.

Industry

Animal farming

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

Year founded

1914