Transportation Manager - Allentown, PA

US Foods•Allentown, PA

1d•$60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager oversees transportation operations and personnel, fostering a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. The role manages drivers and other transportation associates to ensure safe, accurate, and timely outbound shipments to customers and other distribution centers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the position requires at least three years of experience as a CDL-A Employee Driver Manager. The role may involve substantial time on the road, including riding in trucks with drivers, as well as office work using a computer. It requires 10% travel, typically for mandatory meetings or training. The position may also receive an annual incentive plan bonus. The expected base salary is $60,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, function, location, and other applicable factors.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in transportation/delivery or warehouse distribution.
At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
At least three years of experience as a CDL-A Employee Driver Manager.
Broad knowledge of transportation and delivery operations, methods, and procedures.
Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
Strong understanding of DOT requirements and familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed in the posting, including occasional standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, pushing/pulling, climbing/balancing, stooping/squatting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting, grasping, manipulating objects, and manual dexterity; frequent driving and sitting. Lifting or carrying over 100 pounds is never required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a driver.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first culture and protect associates, customers, and the public.
Coach, train, and develop drivers and transportation associates; assist with problem resolution and ensure they understand job duties, safety responsibilities, and legal responsibilities.
Discuss employee performance with Senior Transportation Managers and create plans to address performance gaps.
Encourage upward communication and motivate associates to achieve department goals and objectives.
Direct and supervise the work and productivity of drivers and clerical associates; support engagement, retention, and a culture aligned 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 accuracy; troubleshoot delivery problems and implement cost-effective, legal solutions while ensuring adherence to DOT regulations.
Identify and eliminate waste and improve the safety and efficiency of processes.
Conduct routine safety and driver meetings.
Oversee maintenance of driver qualification files.
Investigate accidents, maintain accident files, track causes, and take appropriate preventive action.
Schedule working shifts using appropriate planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.