Sr. Manager, Distribution & Transporation

Clover Sonoma•Petaluma, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet. The Senior Manager of Distribution & Transportation leads Clover Sonoma’s outbound logistics network, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of dairy products from the Petaluma creamery to customers, distributors, and retail partners. This role oversees transportation operations including route distribution, driver management, fleet oversight, and delivery performance. The position works closely with warehouse and manufacturing leadership to ensure seamless product flow from production to final delivery. The ideal candidate is a strategic logistics leader with deep experience in food or refrigerated distribution operations.

Requirements

5+ years of transportation or distribution leadership experience
Strong knowledge of route distribution operations
Knowledge of DOT regulations and fleet management
Experience managing driver teams in a delivery environment
Associate’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Refrigerated food or dairy distribution experience
Experience with ERP/logistics systems (SAP preferred)
Budget management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all outbound transportation operations including route planning, dispatch, and delivery execution.
Ensure on-time departure and completion of Clover Sonoma delivery routes and distributor shipments.
Manage transportation scheduling to align with warehouse and production output.
Lead the Transportation Supervisor, drivers, and dispatch personnel.
Provide coaching, training, and performance management for transportation staff.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
Oversee company fleet operations including maintenance scheduling, compliance, and vehicle utilization.
Partner with fleet maintenance teams to ensure reliable vehicle performance.
Monitor transportation costs, fuel usage, and fleet efficiency.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and transportation safety standards.
Maintain driver qualification, hours-of-service compliance, and vehicle safety requirements.
Monitor and reduce accident and incident rates.
Collaborate closely with warehouse leadership to coordinate loading schedules and route departures.
Improve distribution processes and routing efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
Track and report transportation KPIs including: On-time delivery Route efficiency Driver safety performance Distribution costs