Route Supervisor

Overview

Department: Private Fleet (Final Mile)

Location: Sterling, VA

Salary range: $55,000/year - $76,000/year

Overview

The Transportation Supervisor is a customer-focused delivery leader responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations and supporting route execution in a small facility or department. This role works closely with the leader to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery service. This hands-on leadership role will direct and coach delivery drivers, leverage performance metrics, safety standards, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and actively support business growth through customer visits and sharing sales leads. May be required to perform day-to-day activities such as covering delivery routes, handling packages, moving equipment/vehicles, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations Management:

• Oversee daily transportation and/or distribution operations for the assigned facility or satellite location
• Supervise route execution, delivery schedules, and workflow efficiency
• Monitor productivity, service levels, and operational accuracy to ensure KPIs are achieved
• Provide hands-on operational support as needed, including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, loading, and delivery
• Provide route coverage/make deliveries to customers using commercial vehicles, which may require lifting up to 75lb

People Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of drivers and operations coworkers
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Manage staffing levels and allocate resources based on business volume and operational needs
• Communicate effectively with team members and promote an open, collaborative work environment

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Conduct safety audits and lead ongoing safety training initiatives
• Monitor driver performance, safety metrics, and DOT compliance standards

Customer & Business Support:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and third-party carriers
• Address service issues and ensure a positive customer experience
• Identify potential business opportunities and share leads with the sales team when appropriate

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate processes and identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and cost management Implement operational improvements to optimize workflows and labor utilization
• Adjust staffing, schedules, and routing based on changing business needs

Education And Experience

• Level of Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors preferred
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2
• Type of Experience: Logistics, delivery, distribution or warehouse operations
• Must have professional driving experience, package delivery/route driving preferred

Special Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no moving violations within the past 36 months)
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), ONLY required for operating delivery vehicles exceeding 26,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Hazmat Delivery – not required for all locations
• Must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) qualification requirements

Technical Competencies & Information Systems:

• Experience using handheld POD devices or tablets for delivery tracking and confirmation
• Familiarity with GPS routing systems and scanning devices
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable in a hands-on, field-based leadership role
• Ability to lead through change and provide constructive coaching
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Flexible and adaptable to meet evolving business needs
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using the English language (English competency)
• Must be able to lift up to 75lb
• Ability to handle individual items up to 200 lbs. with the use of team lift and/or hand tools.

About The ODP Corporation: The ODP Corporation is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC and ODP Business Solutions, LLC; The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.  

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $55,000/year to $76,000/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! You will be eligible to participate in an incentive program, paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions. For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. 

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Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity: The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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