HIL - Sales / Route Supervisor

• Supervise, lead, and mentor Sales Route Drivers
• Provide assistance to the Distribution Manager as it relates to training, improving the efficiency of distribution operations, data evaluation, effective and efficient utilization of equipment, and route optimization.
• Prioritize Sales Route Driver workload and assist the Distribution Manager in scheduling and assessing performance
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset, identify and implement opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with and enforce all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use and enforce the use of all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with the supply chain leadership team.
• Partner with all functional departments to ensure meeting business unit and company safety, service, cost, and people goals.

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. Physical, background and Drug Screen, and clearinghouse. 
• Minimum Age: 21, as per Federal D.O.T. regulations
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to problem-solving are required.
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills and the ability to train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors, and on refrigerated trucks
• Must have a working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
• Might be asked to work different shifts 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd based on business needs. (closing supervisor)
• Might be asked to assist other locations within the business unit.
• Open to relocating or transferring to other locations as dictated by the operational requirements of the business.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: 

• Class A or B commercial driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement required (must also possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle for Hiland Dairy Foods)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Four years prior supervisory experience required.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology, highly preferred

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, climb, Bend, Twist, Push/Pull reach at, above and below shoulder.

• The route supervisor will have to stack and unstack items weighing 50 to 60 pounds from a height of approximately six feet to the ground and back continually as well as drag stacks of milk weighing approximately 240 pounds, throughout the shift. Lift/Carry/ Lower: 30-45 lbs 70% and 45-60 lbs 30 % continuous. Repetition Hand/Wrist: Simple Grasping and Firm Grasping 70 % continuous.

• Required to work in very hot (100°+) and very cool (less than 32°), and humid environments throughout the year. Exposed to noise and vibration 100%. 

• Required to run routes as required by business needs and work outside, regardless of the conditions.

  I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.