Territory Transportation Manager - East Region

Pilgrim's • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Territory Transportation Manager to oversee and execute transportation functions across its U.S. poultry business. The manager will lead transportation specialists and support logistical and operational excellence for the East Region. The position is based at the company’s corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

The role oversees daily team operations and development, builds relationships with internal and external business partners, manages freight rate negotiations and carrier performance, and monitors results. It includes evening and weekend on-call responsibility as necessary and travel of up to 10%, with additional travel to other facilities or company events as business needs dictate.

The base salary range is $68,000–$80,000. The position is eligible for the company’s annual bonus plan. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days; paid time off includes sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays. Employees are eligible for the 401(k) plan after 90 days, with company matching beginning after the first year of service and subject to the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also offers learning and development programs to support professional growth.

Requirements

• Three or more years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. domestic transportation.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving skills and solid decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure with time-sensitive products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%, and as business needs dictate.
• Ability to perform the job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of relevant industry experience.
• Three or more years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and development of the East Region Transportation Team.
• Build relationships with the sales team, plant personnel, carrier base, receivers, and other key business partners.
• Manage freight rate negotiations for dedicated carrier and spot business.
• Maintain carrier performance, including on-time delivery, service levels, capacity commitments, and communication.
• Manage drop trailers and dedicated fleets.
• Educate the team on current industry trends.
• Monitor performance on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Provide on-call support on evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days of employment.
• Company 401(k) match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual bonus plan.
• Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed