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How to hire a delivery supervisor

Delivery supervisor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring delivery supervisors in the United States:

  • There are currently 3,945 delivery supervisors in the US, as well as 56,158 job openings.
  • Delivery supervisors are in the highest demand in Los Angeles, CA, with 5 current job openings.
  • The median cost to hire a delivery supervisor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new delivery supervisor to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a delivery supervisor, step by step

To hire a delivery supervisor, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a delivery supervisor:

Here's a step-by-step delivery supervisor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a delivery supervisor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery supervisor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a delivery supervisor do?

A delivery supervisor coordinates and oversees the daily performance of delivery teams, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently according to company standards and policies. They are usually found at offices, tracking and maintaining an open communication line with delivery drivers to delegate responsibilities, ensure clients receive their orders timely and accurately, maintain records, and solve issues when any arise. They also conduct regular inspections and assessments, review and produce reports, develop and implement plans, and conduct research to create strategies that will optimize the daily operations.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The delivery supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A delivery supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, delivery supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of delivery supervisors.

    Type of Delivery SupervisorDescriptionHourly rate
    Delivery Supervisor$20-51
    Transportation CoordinatorA transportation coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely deliveries of goods and services based on the shipment agreement. Transportation coordinators track the delivery logistics, assigning fast routes to drivers to avoid possible delays, and adhere to the deadline... Show more$12-24
    Route ManagerA route manager determines strategic routes transport vehicles may take to every destination. A route manager's primary responsibility is to mark the shortest and fastest way to the customer's destination... Show more$18-31
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • DOT
    • CDL
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Develop Team
    • Logistics
    • Customer Service
    • Delivery Schedules
    • Safety Procedures
    • OSHA
    • Safety Regulations
    • Data Entry
    • Shared Services
    • Timekeeping
    • Safety Training
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    Responsibilities:
    • Oversee activities directly relate to achieving the client SLA s and redefining the SLA s as and when the need arises.
    • Manage servicing of business customers/end user requests/issues strictly adhering to SLA.
    • Lead software development, process re-engineering and technical architecture implementations to advance project capabilities and overall performance.
    • Use the GPS system back before everyone have smartphones.
    • Used hand-held computers, dollies, forklifts and pallet jacks to facilitate deliveries.
    • Utilize GPS tracking to identify areas of improvement, excess idling and adherence to routing.
    More delivery supervisor duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the delivery supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A delivery supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a delivery supervisor in Mississippi may be lower than in Pennsylvania, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level delivery supervisor. Additionally, a delivery supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average delivery supervisor salary

    $68,697yearly

    $33.03 hourly rate

    Entry-level delivery supervisor salary
    $43,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 19, 2025

    Average delivery supervisor salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$85,882$41
    2New York$74,827$36
    3Washington$74,779$36
    4Massachusetts$72,497$35
    5Texas$72,341$35
    6North Carolina$72,150$35
    7Vermont$71,020$34
    8Indiana$70,860$34
    9Ohio$69,670$34
    10Minnesota$68,903$33
    11Virginia$68,866$33
    12Iowa$67,742$33
    13Illinois$66,047$32
    14Florida$61,686$30
    15Georgia$58,637$28
    16Colorado$54,019$26
    17Oklahoma$50,783$24

    Average delivery supervisor salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Lucid Motors$103,620$49.829
    2DXC Technology$102,747$49.406
    3RSM US$98,643$47.42162
    4CVS Health$92,765$44.60176
    5Baptist Health Care$78,512$37.75
    6Green Mountain Coffee Roasters$78,472$37.73
    7UW Medicine$76,103$36.59
    8Integrated Resources$75,347$36.225
    9Computer Science Corporation$69,964$33.64
    10Reyes Holdings$68,623$32.9950
    11University of Washington$68,204$32.79
    12Smithfield Foods$68,050$32.7210
    13UPS$63,742$30.65146
    14Mondelēz International$62,743$30.164
    15Providence Health & Services$62,654$30.121
    16Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Inc$62,645$30.12
    17UNC Health Care$61,032$29.342
    18Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses$54,009$25.973
    19Beverages Holdings, LLC$53,380$25.665
    20Arthrex$53,042$25.502
  4. Writing a delivery supervisor job description

    A delivery supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a delivery supervisor job description:

    Delivery supervisor job description example

    • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
    • 1or more years related work experience.

    Skills/Aptitude:

    • Must be able to coordinate the routine responsibilities of staff and resources.
    • Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
    • Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
    • Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
    • Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
    • Ability to use a computer.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
    • Significant walking or other means of mobility.
    • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
    • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

    Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):

    • Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
    • Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

    Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

    Benefits Eligibility Full Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees).
  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right delivery supervisor for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your delivery supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit delivery supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    During your first interview to recruit delivery supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new delivery supervisor

    Once you've selected the best delivery supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a delivery supervisor?

Recruiting delivery supervisors involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

Delivery supervisors earn a median yearly salary is $68,697 a year in the US. However, if you're looking to find delivery supervisors for hire on a contract or per-project basis, hourly rates typically range between $20 and $51.

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