Sr. Transportation Manager

US Foods•Port Orange, FL

About The Position

The Sr. Transportation Manager leads the Transportation department to achieve safety, service, and cost targets. The role promotes a people-focused, safety-first culture; oversees safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers; and maintains a secure working environment for team members. The manager develops Transportation Managers, drivers, and other personnel, supports associate engagement and retention, and builds high-performing teams. The position also monitors operating performance, improves delivery reliability and efficiency, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports union-related processes where applicable. The role reports performance weaknesses and recommended changes to the VP Operations. It includes office work using a computer and time spent riding in trucks with drivers, where noise and vibration may be greater than in passenger cars. Travel is required, typically for mandatory meetings or training. Physical activities are generally occasional, with grasping objects listed as frequent; lifting or carrying over 100 pounds is never required.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in transportation or delivery supervision.
Broad knowledge of transportation and delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
Ability to communicate openly and effectively with associates and departments across the company.
Strong understanding of DOT, inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Achieve Transportation department safety, service, and cost targets.
Promote a safety-first mindset and champion safety procedures, processes, and training.
Oversee and develop Transportation Managers through coaching, training, problem resolution, and leading by example.
Oversee the development and performance of drivers and Transportation personnel; work with Transportation Managers to address performance gaps.
Drive associate engagement and retention and foster a culture reflecting US Foods values.
Review staffing requirements and monitor interviewing and hiring of Transportation personnel.
Review performance, coach employees toward service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Monitor production goals and maintain a zero-error approach to support accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Anticipate, analyze, and troubleshoot delivery problems; devise cost-effective and legal solutions and direct managers on implementation.
Interpret and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal DOT regulations.
Develop efficient production flow processes and identify strategies to improve delivery reliability and reduce costs in line with business objectives.
Identify and stop waste and improve processes so work is completed more safely and efficiently.
Analyze daily performance measures, identify weaknesses, and recommend changes to the VP Operations to achieve productivity objectives.
At union facilities, assist HR and the VP Operations with collective bargaining agreement interpretation, discipline, routine grievances, and arbitrations as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.