Sr Transportation Manager

US Foods•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Transportation Manager is responsible for achieving all safety, service, and cost targets within the Transportation department. This role requires a strong safety mindset to ensure the well-being of associates, customers, and the public. The manager will oversee and develop Transportation Managers and drivers through coaching, training, and performance management, fostering associate engagement and retention. Building high-performing teams involves reviewing staffing, monitoring hiring, and coaching to achieve targets. The position also involves monitoring production goals, ensuring accuracy, troubleshooting delivery issues, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Developing efficient processes, identifying cost reduction strategies, and analyzing performance measures are key. In unionized facilities, the role includes assisting HR and the VP Operations with collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures. The role involves direct supervision of Transportation Managers and transportation associates, and indirect supervision of drivers.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in transportation/delivery supervision required.
Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication and people development skills.
Ability to openly and effectively communicate with all associates/departments within the company.
Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Achieve all safety, service, and cost targets in the Transportation department.
Lead with a safety mindset that ensures that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers interact remain injury free, always.
Champion safety procedures, processes and training to create and maintain a safety-first culture in the Transportation department.
Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example.
Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation personnel by discussing performance with Transportation Managers and creating plans to address gaps.
Drive associate engagement and retention, and create a culture that embodies US Foods values.
Build high-performing teams by reviewing staffing requirements and monitoring interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel.
Review performance, coach to achieve service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error attitude to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Anticipate, analyze and troubleshoot problems with deliveries and devise cost-effective and legal solutions; direct managers on implementation.
Interpret and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by developing efficient and effective production flow processes and identifying process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in line with business objectives.
Identify and stop waste, and improve processes to complete work more safely and efficiently.
Analyze daily performance measures; identify any weaknesses; and recommend changes to the VP Operations to ensure that productivity objectives are achieved.
In union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations in interpreting the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, administering appropriate discipline, settling routine grievances and participating in arbitrations as required.
Other duties assigned by manager.