Sparta, WI, USA+1 moreMore locations: Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
HybridTravel between Sparta and Chippewa Falls is required several times per month.
Vehicle Operation & Delivery
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in transportation or logistics.
Four to six years of transportation, logistics, or dispatch experience.
Supervisory or operational leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and safety regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch or fleet management software; Samsara experience is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting, route-planning, and problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of truck maintenance.
A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
Schedule, dispatch, and monitor trucks and drivers to ensure on-time deliveries.
Communicate daily load assignments, routes, and instructions to drivers.
Adjust dispatch plans based on weather, customer changes, production needs, or equipment issues.
Track mileage, fuel usage, trip details, and delivery confirmations.
Optimize routes for cost, mileage, and efficiency, and seek backhaul opportunities.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing loads with Production and Purchasing.
Conduct regular driver check-ins, provide coaching, and support performance development.
Travel several times per month between Sparta and Chippewa Falls for on-site alignment.
Participate in safety meetings, leadership sessions, and cross-functional planning.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in agriculture, bulk feed hauling, or third-party logistics.
Experience with routing optimization tools.
Description
The Role:
Star Blends is looking for a detail-driven and highly organized Transportation Supervisor to support our growing transportation operations. Serving both the Sparta and Chippewa Falls locations, this role plays a critical part in ensuring that feed deliveries are timely, efficient, safe, and aligned with production and customer needs. You’ll help optimize routes, support drivers, coordinate logistics, and keep our operations running smoothly every single day.
What a Day in Life Looks Like:
Schedule, dispatch, and monitor trucks and drivers to ensure on-time deliveries
Communicate daily load assignments, routes, and instructions to drivers
Adjust dispatch plans based on weather, customer changes, production needs, or equipment issues
Track mileage, fuel usage, trip details, and delivery confirmations
Optimize routes for cost, mileage, and efficiency, seeking backhaul opportunities
Coordinate incoming and outgoing loads with Production and Purchasing
Conduct regular driver check-ins, provide coaching, and support performance development
Travel several times per month between Sparta and Chippewa Falls for on-site alignment
Participate in safety meetings, leadership sessions, and cross-functional planning
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in transportation/logistics
4–6 years of transportation, logistics, or dispatch experience
Supervisory or operational leadership experience
Strong knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulations
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution abilities
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dispatch/fleet management software (Samsara a plus)
Strong troubleshooting, route-planning, and problem-solving skills