Transportation Manager

Morales Beverage Group (MBG) • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily and strategic transportation operations of Morales Beverage Group. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of goods while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Transportation Manager leads a team of supervisors, drivers, and transportation staff; oversees fleet operations; tracks transportation expenses; and supports continuous process improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires the ability to assist with deliveries as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 5+ years of transportation/logistics experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• 1-3 years of experience with Routing, ERP, or WMS systems required
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations
• Hold a valid and current Texas driver’s license and ensure reliable, insured transportation is maintained.
• Driving record must be within DOT and MVR policy guidelines throughout employment.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening for hire and randomly throughout employment.
• Strong time management, customer service, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using GPS systems and operating multiple mobile device platforms.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred; additional education in logistics or supply chain preferred.
• 1-3 years of warehouse experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word preferred
• Box truck/Straight truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop the transportation team, including supervisors, drivers, and support staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure consistent application of policies and expectations.
• Conduct training and performance reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee the planning and execution of optimized delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective service.
• Utilize routing software and performance data to identify efficiencies and reduce delivery time and fuel use.
• Step in to assist with deliveries when necessary, including driving routes during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations, including hours of service and driver qualifications.
• Lead safety meetings, driver training programs, and ongoing compliance audits.
• Maintain accurate records of driver logs, inspections, accidents, and safety performance.
• Manage fleet availability, maintenance schedules, and vehicle repairs in coordination with internal and external maintenance teams.
• Monitor vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and inspection records.
• Ensure all vehicles meet legal and company standards for operation.
• Monitor and ensure on-time and accurate deliveries to meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate with customer service and warehouse teams to resolve service issues promptly.
• Foster a customer-first culture within the transportation team.
• Track and report on transportation-related expenses such as fuel, labor hours, and maintenance costs.
• Support finance and operations leadership by providing accurate cost data and operational insights.
• Help identify cost-saving opportunities through improved routing, scheduling, and fleet efficiency.
• Collect and analyze transportation KPIs including delivery accuracy, cost per mile, safety incidents, and fuel efficiency.
• Present regular reports and recommendations to leadership for operational improvements.
• Use logistics tools and software to monitor trends and performance benchmarks.
• Serve as the point person for resolving daily operational issues and emergencies, including weather delays, vehicle breakdowns, and compliance violations.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize service disruptions and maintain delivery commitments.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Morales Beverage Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• This EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
• The Company is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. Employees are expected to report to work free from the effects of illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana/THC, or any substance that may impair their ability to perform their job safely and effectively. Employment may be contingent upon successfully passing applicable drug and alcohol screenings, and employees may be subject to testing as permitted by company policy and applicable law.
• Employment with Morales Beverage Group is at will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Morales Beverage Group, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED