Washington DC - Driver Supervisor

Wismettac is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Driver Supervisor to lead and support our delivery team while ensuring efficient transportation and warehouse operations. This role provides direct supervision to Drivers at the Branch Office and supports warehouse functions to ensure our high-quality food products are delivered safely and on time.

Location: Hanover, MD
Pay: starting at $29.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: First Shift / 7am Start Time

The Driver Supervisor oversees drivers and supports warehouse operations including staging, loading, unloading, stocking, and receiving. This position often serves as the most experienced transportation team member and helps coordinate daily routing, driver performance, and operational efficiency.

Driver & Route Management

• Plan efficient delivery routes and determine necessary stops to maximize the use of available trucks
• Ensure routes meet legal weight limits and delivery schedules
• Prepare daily loading and driver sheets outlining assigned routes and stops
• Maintain and update weekly and master routing sheets for planning and evaluation
• Review previous day routes, identify discrepancies, and adjust routes to improve efficiency
• Monitor delivery status and communicate updates with the Supply Chain team
• Manage daily route add-ons or deletions

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure delivery vehicles maintain proper temperatures for product safety
• Verify COD payments are properly collected by drivers
• Ensure trailers and buildings are secured at the end of each shift
• Enforce company policies including food safety, DOT compliance, and recordkeeping

Leadership & Training

• Train and supervise drivers and warehouse employees in preferred work methods
• Conduct weekly safety meetings
• Assist the Logistics Manager with employee performance reviews

Additional Responsibilities
Driver Supervisors may go out on deliveries to train drivers or complete deliveries during driver shortages. This role may also require loading and unloading trucks, involving regular lifting, carrying, and walking.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or transportation; supervisory experience preferred
• License: Valid state driver’s license with a clean DMV record required (CDL not required)
• Equipment: Experience with forklifts or electric pallet jacks preferred
• Safety: Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational procedures
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in warehouse and delivery environments
• Communication: Strong leadership and coordination skills when working with drivers and warehouse staff
• Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed

Training / Certifications

• Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack experience or certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record required

Ready to lead the road with Wismettac? Apply today and help our drivers deliver excellence every day.

Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!
• Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

Benefits*: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• and much more!
• Most benefits require employee contribution

Pre-employment Drug testing is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.