Full-Time

Delivery & Assembly Supervisor

Diakon Logistics

Diakon Logistics

Last-mile delivery and warehousing provider

Compensation Overview

$55k - $65k/yr

+ Bonus potential + Vehicle allowance

Theodore, AL, USA

In Person

Frequent travel to field locations throughout the service area is required.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Assembly
Requirements
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a furniture delivery and/or assembly contractor.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and validate the work quality of delivery and assembly operations.
  • Proven experience conducting ride-along audits or field assessments of contractor and driver performance.
  • Strong knowledge of furniture delivery best practices, safety protocols, and assembly standards.
  • Ability to drive frequently and travel to field locations.
  • A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and validate the qualifications, experience, and work quality of new delivery contractors, drivers, and assembly helpers before engagement.
  • Develop and implement standardized assessment criteria for contractor performance evaluation.
  • Conduct regular ride-along observations with delivery and assembly teams to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Document observations and provide detailed performance feedback to contractors and internal teams.
  • Monitor safe handling practices, customer interactions, and assembly accuracy during field visits.
  • Track key performance metrics including delivery timeliness, damage rates, assembly quality, and customer satisfaction scores.
  • Generate comprehensive quality reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Identify trends in performance issues and develop corrective action plans.
  • Provide coaching and training to contractors and teams on company standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
  • Share best practices across the contractor network to improve overall performance.
  • Investigate customer complaints related to delivery and assembly quality.
  • Work with contractors to resolve issues and prevent recurring problems.
  • Frequently drive and travel to field locations throughout the service area.
  • Ride along on delivery and assembly calls, including sitting in vehicles for extended periods.
  • Observe assembly work, including standing, bending, or brief physical exertion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive hands-on experience delivering and assembling furniture in a residential, white-glove environment, ideally combined with a lead role.
  • Experience with delivery management software.
  • Background in training and mentoring teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented approach and commitment to quality excellence.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborative approach to working with internal teams and external contractors.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to provide constructive feedback.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and industry best practices.

Diakon Logistics is a third-party logistics provider specializing in last-mile delivery. It manages warehousing, logistics coordination, and white-glove delivery and installation for bulky consumer goods. Operations connect retailer programs with distribution facilities, dispatch, customer service, and independent motor carriers. Work includes warehouse operations, routing, dispatch, account management, technology, customer care, and carrier opportunities. The profile is Diakon Logistics and distinguishes independent contract carriers from direct employees. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

Company Size

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Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Manassas, Virginia

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2026 website refresh spotlights same-day deliveries and complex installations.
  • August 12, 2026 LinkedIn shows active national brand visibility and Austin headquarters.
  • October 14, 2025 Diakon On Demand targets seasonal, startup, and underperforming markets.

What critics are saying

  • March 31, 2025 court found Diakon misclassified drivers under Illinois wage law.
  • August 8, 2025 settlement preliminarily approved $2.1 million after nine years of litigation.
  • If Illinois findings spread, Diakon's contractor network becomes uneconomic nationwide.

What makes Diakon Logistics unique

  • Diakon runs white-glove final-mile, installation, and warehousing for big-and-bulky retailers.
  • Its national network handles appliances, furniture, and complex installs through one provider.
  • July 28, 2026 website claims 1.5 million annual residential, business, and job-site deliveries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays