ROUTE SUPERVISOR Job Category: Transportation Requisition Number: ROUTE009918 Full-Time On-site MA, Agawam, HPH Agawam, MA 01001, USA Job Details Description Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team, One Company! Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. There are a variety of benefits offered to our union employees either through the union or through HP Hood. The program may vary based on where you work, but all employees are offered a competitive benefits package that include health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, retirement program, advancement opportunities and more. Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey\'s Milk & Milkshakes and more. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide all aspects of leadership to HP Hood site drivers and the Distribution/Transportation Department. New Hire trainings to include at least two ride alongs a week. Minimum of 50% of work schedule will be on the road conducting audits and trainings. Assist the team in all aspects of promoting the company safety program, immediately identifying, and eliminating risks and driving safe work habits and behaviors. Assist Distribution Management on all motor vehicle accident reports and conduct injury reporting and investigations. Provide daily updates to internal and external customers on an as needed basis. Monitor route times. Participate in investigations and assist to resolve customer complaints as needed. Assist in management of company fleet needs and equipment repairs. Maintain DOT, HOS, and FMCSA compliance. Function as a back-up to drive routes in the event of a driver call out. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: CDL-A required. Experience in route structuring, safety, and customer satisfaction Proven knowledge of DOT, FMCSA and HOS regulations and distribution safety management Prior experience in supervising commercial drivers preferred. Skills and Competencies: Excellent people skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Microsoft Office & Outlook. Other Information/Physical Requirements Working Conditions: Office environment On the road driving duties Physical Demands: Position is primarily based in an office environment but is subject to the same physical demands of the drivers - please see the attached list of physical demands. SQF Requirements/Responsibilities Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner. Support biosecurity and GMP measures. Work with SQF site lead and HR to support SQF training efforts. Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Backup duties are covered by other distribution supervisor or the distribution Manager when not on site. Site Specific Requirements: Maintain SQF Documentation and prepare reports (if requested). Serves a backup for the Distribution Drivers and their SQF responsibilities.