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Reyes Beverage Group

Nationwide distributor of beer, wine, spirits

Transportation Supervisor

Vehicle Operation & DeliveryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBaie-D'Urfe, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, engineering, logistics, or a related field is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in food distribution or high-volume logistics in a unionized environment is preferred.
  • One to three years of experience in a progressive supervisory role is required.
  • Strong computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, are required.
  • Experience with routing and onboard software is a significant asset.
  • Leadership skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to find creative and original solutions and demonstrate problem-solving ability.
  • The candidate must have a strong work ethic and be able to multitask.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate initiative and motivation.
  • The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment are required.
  • The candidate must be able to prepare accurate reports on time.
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.
  • The selected candidate must pass a background check.
  • Overtime, attendance, and punctuality are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute daily and weekly workforce requirements while minimizing overtime where possible.
  • Lead daily shift meetings, communicate relevant safety and operational information, record suggestions, and answer questions.
  • Assign daily tasks to drivers while ensuring safety, service, productivity, and reliability requirements are met.
  • Manage workflow efficiently while complying with the collective agreement.
  • Update the Syntellic, Paragon, and Xatanet programs.
  • Create and maintain master delivery schedules, including routes, restaurants, and other relevant information.
  • Maintain employee bids.
  • Maintain statistics on employees, productivity, reliability, equipment, fuel, mileage, delivery schedules, and service.
  • Prepare and upload daily route schedules and adjust them to optimize safety, service, and cost efficiency.
  • Audit drivers' route logs to ensure processes are legal and legitimate.
  • Maintain and audit drivers' weekly payroll entries.
  • Train, support, and guide employees to ensure they understand and follow standard operating procedures.
  • Oversee product quality control in the warehouse and in transit.
  • Investigate near misses, injuries, and collisions; promptly complete corrective actions and communicate solutions to employees.
  • Communicate with relevant teams when potential issues could affect them or customers.
  • Review service-provider performance to ensure service, quality, and cost-control requirements are met.
  • Perform leadership and supervisory duties, including following up with drivers and holding them accountable through recognition and discipline.
  • Participate in training, inspections, and continuous-improvement programs.
  • Collect and record statistics for reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with industry, company, and sanitation standards, including ensuring warehouse and transportation equipment is hazard-free and meets legal requirements.
  • Ensure transportation operations comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, the Global Food Safety Initiative, and Good Driver Practices.
  • Perform other related projects and tasks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three to five years of experience in food distribution or high-volume logistics in a unionized environment is preferred.
  • Experience with routing and onboard software is a significant asset.

About the Company

Reyes Beverage Group

Nationwide distributor of beer, wine, spirits

A family-owned beverage distributor that moves beer, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, wine and more across the United States. It delivers about 360 million cases annually to roughly 240,000 retail accounts, using industry insights and local customer service to support customers. How it works: a broad portfolio is sourced and then distributed through a logistics network that ensures products reach retailers efficiently, with support services and market insights to help customers. How it differs from competitors: close family ownership and a long history (over 50 years) combined with scale, a wide assortment, and a commitment to high-touch, local service and trusted relationships. What it aims for: to be the elite beverage distributor in the U.S., connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
Not listed

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