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Drayage Supervisor

Franklin, Kentucky

$27.64/hour

Industrial & Manufacturing

Job ID: 64148437

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Job Description

The Drayage Supervisor oversees all inbound and outbound drayage operations supporting a regional food distribution network. This role ensures timely container movement, accurate documentation, carrier coordination, and compliance with food safety and transportation regulations. The supervisor manages daily scheduling, monitors carrier performance, resolves exceptions, and maintains strong communication with warehouse, procurement, and transportation teams. 

This role supports a regional food distribution operation and requires consistent communication with port/rail partners, carriers, and internal warehouse leadership. Candidates must be comfortable managing exceptions, navigating regulatory requirements, and maintaining high accuracy in a food?safety?driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Drayage Operations Management — Coordinate container pickups, deliveries, and returns across port, rail, and yard locations; ensure movements align with production and warehouse needs.
  • Carrier & Vendor Coordination — Communicate with dray carriers, brokers, and port/rail contacts to confirm appointments, resolve delays, and maintain service reliability.
  • Scheduling & Load Planning — Build and manage daily drayage schedules; prioritize loads based on inventory requirements, expiration dates, and customer demand.
  • Documentation & Compliance — Oversee bills of lading, container numbers, seal verification, and regulatory documentation; ensure adherence to USDA, FDA, and food safety standards.
  • Exception & Delay Resolution — Troubleshoot port holds, customs issues, carrier delays, and equipment shortages; escalate critical issues to leadership as needed.
  • Inventory & Yard Visibility — Maintain accurate container status, yard inventory, and movement tracking; collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure timely unloading and staging.
  • Performance Monitoring — Track carrier KPIs, detention/demurrage exposure, and on time performance; recommend improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
  • Team & Cross?Functional Support — Partner with warehouse supervisors, transportation planners, procurement, and quality teams to support operational flow and service levels.
Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of drayage, intermodal, or port/rail logistics experience; food distribution or perishable supply chain preferred.
  • Strong understanding of container operations, carrier scheduling, port/rail processes, and transportation documentation.
  • Experience managing detention, demurrage, and carrier performance metrics.
  • Proficiency with TMS, WMS, and container tracking systems.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong communication, problem?solving, and coordination skills.

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(Salary range based on experience)
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