Transportation Manager Manassas, VA

US Foods•Manassas, VA

2d•$75,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager is responsible for building a department culture centered on people, safety, service, and cost. The manager oversees transportation personnel and operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The role requires experience leading CDL-A employee drivers and includes two Monday–Friday schedules: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. The manager supervises union and/or non-union drivers and clerical associates, develops employees, supports hiring and performance management, ensures compliance with safety and Department of Transportation requirements, and improves operational efficiency. The role involves time on the road and riding in trucks with drivers, as well as office work using a computer. Travel of 10% is required, typically for mandatory meetings or training.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
Experience leading CDL-A employee drivers.
Broad knowledge of transportation/delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
Strong understanding of DOT requirements.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent driving and sitting and occasional standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and other listed movements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a driver.
Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safety-first culture through safety procedures, processes, and training.
Coach, train, and develop drivers and transportation associates, including addressing performance gaps with senior transportation managers.
Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to meet department goals.
Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates; support engagement, retention, and alignment with company values.
Participate in interviewing and hiring transportation personnel with senior transportation managers; review performance, coach on service and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
Monitor production goals and ensure accurate, customer-focused operations.
Troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions.
Ensure the team understands and follows DOT regulations.
Identify and reduce waste and improve safety and efficiency in work processes.
Conduct routine safety and driver meetings.
Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take preventive action.
Schedule work shifts using appropriate planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.