Job Title:Driver Supervisor
Company Introduction:G&C Food Distributors is a leading re-distributor of refrigerated frozen and dry food. We store and deliver more than 4000 food items to meet the needs of our customers across 28 states and 35 countries internationally.
In recent years G&C Foods has grown to be one of the most respected redistributors in the United States and we are rapidly expanding all areas of our organization.
Location: Alachua FL
Schedule:Monday through Friday
Job Summary:
This individual will report directly to the Transportation Manager. Supervises all facets of driver and local fleet operations per policies and procedures set by the corporate office and regulatory requirements with a focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety quality efficiency and service. This may span multiple shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations and meet the companys quality standards
- Take ownership and demonstrate the leadership necessary to achieve goals specific to Safety Quality Service Efficiency and Employee Development
- Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to strongly commit to safety
- Establish an environment that encourages employee engagement participation and teamwork within and between all departments
- Provide continuous leadership and support to drivers to meet or exceed KPIs.
- Proactively seek and identify problems that need to be resolved and quantify the anticipated benefits of problem resolution.
- Facilitate problem solving by leveraging/modeling continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate root causes.
- Supervise train and promote practices and processes intended to safely transport products and comply with appropriate laws and regulations while meeting the companys quality and safety standards to serve the needs of our customers.
- Provide classroom instruction and on-road training and ensure driver performance to regulatory compliance policies procedures and safety culture.
- Administer monitor and/or distribute training material to ensure staff meet or exceed training and safety standards.
- Monitor review and maintain Hours of Service regulations
- Facilitate driver safety meetings by Corporate guidelines
- Understand support and follow management expectations in alignment with company values.
- Conduct or participate in the interview process with new candidates.
- Take an active role in the onboarding of new hires including ensuring that training is complete to a satisfactory level.
- Supervise and direct the work of others including assignments of breaks lunches and other relief periods.
- Make decisions and recommendations regarding hiring terminations overtime and pay adjustments as applicable.
- Responsible for employee development discipline performance feedback and appraisals administration of polices time off approvals etc.
- Up to 5% - 50% domestic travel depending on the time of year and geographical location.
- Work is split between an office environment production/warehouse facility and/or in a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
- Additional work hours including weekends holidays and on-call as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience and Education Required:
- 21 years of age minimum
- Seven (7) years of industry experience
- Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver License) and favorable driving record upon hiring and ability to maintain throughout duration of employment
- Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable.
- Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
- Ability to utilize and train employees in technology processes and procedures
- Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic fast-paced customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change minimal lead times and multiple competing priorities
- Excellent verbal and written skills are necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
- Experience using Microsoft Office including the ability to create reports documents presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to identify issues compare data investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language to ensure effective new hire training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues.
- Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Logistics Supply Chain or related field preferred
- Three (3) years of previous Commercial Motor Vehicle driving experience preferred.
Why Build Your Career at G&C Foods
At G&C we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional rewards. When you join our team youre not just taking a job; youre stepping into a career with a company that invests in your growth values your contribution and celebrates your success.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Competitive Health Coverage Medical plans starting at just $24.73/week plus comprehensive vision dental and a 401(k) with company match to secure your future.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance Because your peace of mind matters.
- Performance-Based Bonuses Earn up to the equivalent of five additional weeks pay each year based on your impact and results.
- Flexible Scheduling Options Designed to support your life outside of work.
- Company Culture Perks From team cookouts and appreciation events to seasonal holiday gifts we celebrate our people year-round.
- Exclusive Employee Product Discounts Access unbeatable prices on a wide range of products available only to our team.
- Career Advancement Clear pathways to grow within the company backed by leadership that invests in your success.
- Open-Door Leadership Access to decision-makers who listen act and value your input.
- Annual Flu Clinics Convenient no-cost health support right at work.
- and much more A workplace where respect teamwork and opportunity come standard.
Join a company thats growing innovating and leading the way in foodservice redistributionwhile keeping our people at the heart of everything we do.
Contact/Application Information:
If youre interested please apply through Indeed. If you have any questions you can email Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!
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