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Distribution Supervisor - 4-Day Week | Night Shift

Austin, Texas
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DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

NIGHT SHIFT | 4-DAY WORKWEEK | $64,327.67–$80,000 TARGET RANGE | UP TO 5% BONUS

Lead drivers. Keep routes moving. Own the operation.

E.A. Sween is hiring a hands-on Distribution Supervisor to lead overnight delivery operations. This is not a desk-only management role. You will lead and develop route drivers, oversee route execution and fleet readiness, solve real-time delivery issues, and step in to drive trucks and run routes when needed.

If you understand drivers, routes, customers, and the urgency of keeping a delivery operation moving, this is an opportunity to take ownership and make a visible impact.

SCHEDULE

• Night shift
• 4-day workweek
• Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday
• Flexibility required to support routes and operations as needed

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead, coach, and develop route drivers and driver leads
• Manage daily route execution, staffing, and delivery performance
• Ensure routes leave on time and deliveries stay on schedule
• Monitor route performance and address service issues quickly
• Oversee fleet readiness, vehicle cleanliness, and operational needs
• Step in to drive trucks and cover local routes when needed
• Conduct route audits and improve driver performance
• Reinforce DOT, HACCP, FSMA, and company safety standards
• Investigate incidents and support corrective action
• Build accountability while maintaining a respectful team culture
• Partner with customers and resolve delivery concerns
• Make fast, sound decisions in a high-volume overnight operation

WHAT YOU NEED

• 1–2+ years of supervisory experience in delivery, transportation, warehouse, or logistics operations
• Previous professional driving experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Experience coaching employees and holding teams accountable
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass required physical exam, background check, and drug screen

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Repeatedly lift up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 300 lbs. using a dolly or drag hook
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and standing

COMPENSATION

Target hiring range: $64,327.67–$80,000 annually.

This Grade 13 position has a full pay range of $64,327.67–$96,545.96 and is eligible for an incentive bonus of up to 5% of annual salary. Final pay is based on experience, skills, internal equity, and available budget.

READY TO LEAD FROM THE FRONT?

If you are a hands-on leader who can develop drivers, manage routes, keep trucks moving, and step in when the operation needs you, apply today.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.

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